Complicity
Can the term 'complicity' be used in a romantic context?
For instance, would it make sense to say the following?
'The couple were delighted by the backdrop, and at regular intervals, looked at each other with a compliciting smile.'
Note In case, it's not clear, by 'backdrop', I mean view.
In case, it doesn't make what word would you use in its place?
Top answer
"Complicit" is an adjective, not a verb, and as such does not have a participle "compliciting". The adjective "complicit" does not work there. There is another nearby, "complicitous", but that meaning is wrong.
- "Complicit" is an adjective, not a verb, and as such does not have a participle "compliciting".
- The adjective "complicit" does not work there.
- There is another nearby, "complicitous", but that meaning is wrong.
- I don't know what sort of smile you're trying to describe, so I can't suggest an alternate adjective.
- I would use no adjective there.
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"Complicit" is an adjective, not a verb, and as such does not have a participle "compliciting". The adjective "complicit" does not work there. There is another nearby, "complicitous", but that meaning is wrong. I don't know what sort of smile you're trying to describe, so I can't suggest an alternate adjective. I would use no adjective there.
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