provokingly
/prəˈvoʊkɪŋli/
adverb
- In a way that is intended to cause anger, annoyance, or a reaction.
- She provokingly ignored his question and walked away.
- The child provokingly repeated the forbidden word.
- He smiled provokingly after making his rude comment.
- In a way that stimulates thought or interest.
- The painting was provokingly different from anything they had seen.
- He provokingly asked why no one had questioned the plan before.
- The author provokingly suggested that the old rules no longer apply.
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