provocatively

🇺🇸 /prəˈvɑːkətɪvli/ 🇬🇧 /prəˈvɒkətɪvli/
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adverb
R

in a way that might upset or anger people, or make them argue

He spoke provocatively about the topic, causing a heated debate.

R

in a way that is meant to make someone feel sexual desire

She walked provocatively, catching the attention of everyone in the room.

translation

adv. in a way that might upset or anger people, or make them argue; in a way that is meant to make someone feel sexual desire