Wordiyoprovocatively
🇬🇧 UK/prəˈvɒkətɪvli/🇺🇸 US
C2
Definitions
adv.
In a way that deliberately causes anger, interest, or sexual desire.
挑衅地；煽动性地；撩人地
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedproforward, for, before
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aconnector
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tivetending to, having the nature of
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lyin the manner of
=provocatively
Common Collocations
- 1.dress provocatively穿着撩人／挑衅性地着装
- 2.act provocatively举止挑衅
- 3.[speak provocatively]言辞挑衅
- 4.behave provocatively行为挑衅
Example Sentences
- 1.
She dressed provocatively, knowing it would draw attention at the party.
- 2.
The politician spoke provocatively, deliberately inflaming tensions between the two groups.
- 3.
The article was provocatively titled to spark debate among readers.