provocatively

American  

[pruh-vahk-uh-tiv-lee] / prəˈvɑk ə tɪv li /

adverb

1. in a way or to a degree that tends to provoke; in a stimulating, titillating, or irritating way.

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Example Sentences

On social media, he posts more provocatively than any other coach, hurling grenades at anyone and everyone, including his old bosses.

From The Wall Street Journal

Greene has pushed for aggressive disclosure of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and amplified America-First messaging, positioning herself as both independent and provocatively vocal.

From Salon

But instead of provocatively pursuing that unholy bond, the director only finds chum.

From Los Angeles Times

In July, long-range bombers from both countries provocatively patrolled the Arctic Ocean near Alaska in the United States.

From BBC

This production of one of the most difficult works in the Sondheim canon made an abstract musical about the opening up of Japan to Western trade in the 19th century vivid, exuberant and provocatively resonant.

From Los Angeles Times