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connotatively
adverb
language specializeduk /ˈkɒn.ə.tə.tɪv.li/ us /ˈkɑː.nə.teɪ.t̬ɪv.li/
in a way that refers not just to a thing but also to feelings and ideas that people may connect with that thing:
I think you should replace the word "scrounger" with a less connotatively negative alternative.
The relationship between humans and robots tends to be connotatively positive.
She combined a range of connotatively rich gestures, expressions, and movements in her dance.
Flags can be used connotatively to represent patriotism or loyalty.
The word is being used connotatively rather than simply in a denotative way.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Meaning & significance
acceptation
add
add up to something
backspin
be a badge of somethingidiom
connotation
drive
i.e.
locution
locutionary
mean
meaningfully
meaningfulness
meaningless
purport
sense
significant
signify
subtext
what's with something?idiom
Related word
connotative
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