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provocatively

pro·voc·a·tive
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pruh-vok-uh-tiv]
    • /prəˈvɒk ə tɪv/
    • /prəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pruh-vok-uh-tiv]
    • /prəˈvɒk ə tɪv/

Definitions of provocatively word

  • adjective provocatively tending or serving to provoke; inciting, stimulating, irritating, or vexing. 1
  • noun provocatively something provocative. 1
  • adverb provocatively so as to arouse anger 1
  • adverb provocatively arousing sexual feelings 1
See all 4 definitions of provocatively

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Origin of provocatively

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
First recorded in 1375-1425; late Middle English word from Late Latin word prōvocātīvus. See provocation, -ive

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Parts of speech for Provocatively

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Provocatively

provocatively popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

provocatively usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for provocatively

adverb provocatively

All 3 Synonyms of provocatively

Top questions with provocatively

  • women who dress provocatively?
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