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PROVOCATIVELY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does provocatively mean? 

PROVOCATIVELY (adverb)
  The adverb PROVOCATIVELY has 1 sense:

1. in a provocative mannerplay

  Familiarity information: PROVOCATIVELY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


PROVOCATIVELY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In a provocative manner

Synonyms:

provocatively; provokingly

Context example:

'Try it,' he said provocatively

Pertainym:

provocative (serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy)


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