plural connotations
: an idea or quality that a word makes you think about in addition to its meaning
a word with negative/positive connotations
For many people, the word "fat" has negative connotations.
The word "childlike" has connotations of innocence.
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“Connotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/connotation. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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