connotation

• Substantivo que designa a ideia, o sentimento ou a associação emocional que uma palavra ou expressão evoca além do seu sentido literal ou principal.

A noun referring to an idea, feeling, or emotional association that a word or phrase suggests beyond its literal or primary meaning.

1. Implied meaningB2formal

   An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

   Conotação

   • The word 'home' has a warm, positive connotation.
   • 'Cheap' often has a negative connotation of low quality.
   • The connotation of 'slender' is more flattering than 'skinny'.

   Sinônimosassociationechohintimplicationnuanceovertonesuggestionundertone

   Antônimosdenotationliteralness

2. B2formal

   The emotional or cultural association that a word carries beyond its dictionary definition.

   Associação cultural

   • The connotation of 'dragon' differs between Western and Eastern cultures.
   • 'Thrifty' has a positive connotation, while 'stingy' is negative.
   • The connotation of 'freedom' is deeply rooted in American history.

   Sinônimosassociationimplicationnuanceovertoneresonancesuggestionundertone