← Back to Fala2Me

provocatively

[/prəˈvɒkətɪvli/]
adverb
provocativamente
1. In a manner intended to provoke, anger, or stimulate a reaction
She dressed provocatively to get attention.
Ela se vestiu provocativamente para chamar atenção.
2. In a way that is sexually suggestive or alluring
The advertisement featured a provocatively posed model.
O anúncio apresentava uma modelo em pose provocante.
3. In a manner designed to challenge or incite debate
He spoke provocatively about controversial political issues.
Ele falou provocativamente sobre questões políticas controversas.
Synonyms
defiantlychallenginglyenticinglyalluringlyincitinglyaggressively
Antonyms
placidlycalmlydemurelyconservativelymodestly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
provocativamente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
provocativamente
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
provocativamente
Used in both casual and formal speech
Portugal
provocativamente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

ask for trouble
play with fire
poke the bear
provocatively dressed
provocatively worded
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →