Simple meaning
What does Connotation mean?
Connotation is the extra feeling a word carries.
Dictionary definition
Connotation is the feeling or idea a word suggests beyond its basic definition.
Example sentences
Connotation in a sentence
easy
Our teacher explained the word connotation during vocabulary practice.
medium
In the reading passage, connotation helped us understand the writer's exact meaning.
hard
Using connotation in my essay made my interpretation more precise and clear.
Synonyms
Words like Connotation
associationRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
undertoneRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
suggestionRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
denotationHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
literalnessHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Connotation word family
Base word
connotation
noun
connotation
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does connotation mean?
CONNOTATION means connotation is the extra feeling a word carries.
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