WordValenoun
connotation
an idea or feeling a word evokes
an idea or feeling a word evokes beyond its literal meaning
the associations a word carries beyond its literal meaning
In more detail
the feeling or idea that a word suggests in addition to its basic meaning, separate from its literal definition
Examples
- The word 'thrifty' has a positive connotation, while 'stingy' has a negative one even though they both mean spending little money.
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