provocatively
UK/prəˈvɒkətɪvli/US
C2
Definitions
adv.
In a way meant to provoke anger, debate, or sexual interest.
挑衅地；撩人地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedprovocativeforward, for, before
+
-lyvoice, call
=provocatively
provocative + -ly = in a provocative manner.
Common Collocations
- 1.dress provocatively穿着撩人
- 2.act provocatively举止挑衅
- 3.behave provocatively行为挑衅
Example Sentences
- 1.
She dressed provocatively for the photo shoot.