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Do you ever notice an author using a word over and over again? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by PastaConsumer@alien.top to c/books@metacritics.zone

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I’m currently reading The Duke and I and the author is constantly using the word “acerbic”. I had never heard of the word before now and had to google the definition. The word has shown up so much that I’m tempted to go through the book and count its appearances lol.

Have you noticed any authors having favorite words that they use page after page?

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[–] terriaminute@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Yes: "smirk" is wrongly used and overused in too many romances. Apparently, people don't look words up?

[–] Duncemonkie@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I’ve also noticed this with “brisk” and “curt” smiles. From context, I think the authors mean “brief” or “quick” and don’t understand that both words carry a tone that shades from business-like (vs friendly) to bordering on rude. Super annoying.

[–] terriaminute@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Ah, yes, the hazard of an uninvestigated synonym. Solved by a bit if dictionary time, if only they'd use one.

[–] Excellent_Pipe_1270@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Non-native.

Is smirk not meant in an arrogant manner?