PROVOKINGLY
Dictionary entry overview: What does provokingly mean? • PROVOKINGLY (adverb)
The adverb PROVOKINGLY has 1 sense:
1. in a provocative manner
Familiarity information: PROVOKINGLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• PROVOKINGLY (adverb)
Meaning:
In a provocative manner
Synonyms:
provocatively; provokingly
Context example:
'Try it,' he said provocatively
Pertainym:
provoking (causing or tending to cause anger or resentment)
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