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Anonymous Posted 7 years ago
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Smile provocatively?
He smiled provocatively at me.
Is 'provocatively' okay to use here or is it odd?
And what does it mean? Do you smile provocatively at someone to provoke them?
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It is weak. Exactly what is he provoking in you—anger, arousal, curiosity? We can't tell unless the context makes it crystal clear, and I don't see right away how that is possible.
- It is weak.
- Exactly what is he provoking in you—anger, arousal, curiosity?
- We can't tell unless the context makes it crystal clear, and I don't see right away how that is possible.
- Also, that would have to be one expressive smile.
- Better just say what you mean.
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It is weak. Exactly what is he provoking in you—anger, arousal, curiosity? We can't tell unless the context makes it crystal clear, and I don't see right away how that is possible. Also, that would have to be one expressive smile. Better just say what you mean.
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