connotation
/ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/
implied meaning
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- 1.
An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
"The word 'home' has a connotation of warmth and security, not just a physical dwelling."
- 2.
The suggesting of a meaning by a word apart from the thing it explicitly names or describes.
"The word 'home' has a connotation of warmth and security, not just a physical dwelling."
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The word 'mother' has strong positive connotations of love, care, and comfort.
The word 'mother' has strong positive connotations of love, care, and comfort.
While 'thrifty' has a positive connotation, 'stingy' has a negative one, even though both relate to saving money.
While 'thrifty' has a positive connotation, 'stingy' has a negative one, even though both relate to saving money.
Her choice of words carried a hidden connotation of dissatisfaction, despite her polite tone.
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How do you pronounce connotation?
connotation is pronounced [/ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does connotation mean?
connotation means "implied meaning". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is connotation?
connotation is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "The word 'mother' has strong positive connotations of love, care, and comfort." — used to mean "implied meaning".
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