Meaning & use
connotative
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Relating to the emotional or cultural associations a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.
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The word 'home' has a connotative warmth that 'residence' lacks.
Advertisers choose connotative language to make products feel luxurious.
A note on using this word
Pairs with 'denotative,' which refers to a word's literal, dictionary meaning rather than its emotional overtones.
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