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3 years ago

What is the difference between the denotative and connotative meaning of a word?

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Ira Lisetskai [31]3 years ago

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Denotative is the dictionary version of the word almost, while connotative is like the meanings of it

Alex Ar [27]3 years ago

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Denotative meaning of a word is its definition, or its actual meaning. It is what you find in a dictionary when you look a word up.
Connotative meaning is subjective - it is your personal feelings and emotions you feel when you hear a certain word or think about it.

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Denotation refers to the actual literal meaning of a word or its dictionary meaning. There are no feelings, ideas or emotions attached to the word, it just describes the direct meaning of the word.

Explanation:

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Cheap is the connotative word meaning someone is behaving ‘cheap’ or frugal.

Inexpensive is the denotative word literally meaning that something that is less expensive or costs less.

2. Skinny/slender:

Skinny is connotative expressing someone who is very thin and looking unhealthy and with a poor physical appearance

Slender is denotative meaning that the person is looking slim and slender yet healthy and provides a positive outlook

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Persevering is more denotative and means someone who is very patient and determined in the positive way and continuously tries for something until succeeding.

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Aggressive is connotative meaning someone who is strong willed, bold, highly competitive, and confronting.

Assertive is denotative refers a person who is level-headed yet strong, straightforward person

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Lazy is connotative and refers negatively to someone who does not like to work and stay relaxed always

Relaxed is a denotative meaning referring to someone who is taking a break or rest in between some task but feel positive and unstressed.

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