Denotation and Connotation
Main Entry: de·no·ta·tion
Pronunciation: \ˌdē-nō-ˈtā-shən\
Function: noun
Date: circa 1532
1 : an act or process of denoting
2 : meaning; especially : a direct specific meaning as distinct from an implied or associated idea
3 a : a denoting term : name b : sign, indication <visible denotations of divine wrath>
4 : the totality of things to which a term is applicable especially in logic — compare connotation
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Main Entry: con·no·ta·tion
Pronunciation: \ˌkä-nə-ˈtā-shən\
Function: noun
Date: 1532
1 a : the suggesting of a meaning by a word apart from the thing it explicitly names or describes b :
something suggested by a word or thing : implication <the connotations of comfort that surrounded
that old chair>
2 : the signification of something <that abuse of logic which consists in moving counters about as if
they were known entities with a fixed connotation — W. R. Inge>
3 : an essential property or group of properties of a thing named by a term in logic — compare
denotation
Main Entry: eu·phe·mism
Pronunciation: \ˈyü-fə-ˌmi-zəm\
Function: noun
Etymology: Greek euphēmismos, from euphēmos auspicious, sounding good, from eu- + phēmē
speech, from phanai to speak — more at ban
Date: circa 1681
: the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest
something unpleasant; also : the expression so substituted
— eu·phe·mist \-mist\ noun
— eu·phe·mis·tic \ˌyü-fə-ˈmis-tik\ adjective
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adjectives and nouns
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bossy, commanding, domineering, leader, directorial, guiding, conducting, authoritative, demanding,
micromanaging
smart, intelligent, nerdy, educated, bright, knowledgeable, clever, condescending, anal-retentive, know-it-
all, astute, shrewd
pretty, beautiful, elegant, stunning, gorgeous, attractive, good looking, pleasant, fair, eye-catching,
appealing
stupid, ignorant, uneducated, dim, brainless, dense, unaware, uninformed, amateur, inexperienced, green,
novice
archaic, old, antiquated, retired, worn-out, used, matured, aged, vintage, retro, grown-up, wise,
weathered, experienced
shy, quiet, unnoticeable, invisible, passive, hidden, thoughtful, soft-spoken, introverted, timid, secluded
aggressive, commanding, dominant, violent, alpha, angry, combative, militant, assertive, strong, confident,
determined, mighty
happy, excited, fortunate, glad, friendly, pleased, agreeable, simple, enthusiastic, content, fulfilled,
illegal, illicit, unlawful, risky, not-approved, foreign, unknown, unconventional, non-traditional,
contraband, deviant, anti-social, rebellious, underground
victim, wounded, prey, target, oppressed, subject of ill-will, bate, object of (ridicule, abuse), offended,
powerless
healthy, fit, calorie-counter, dieter, skinny, in shape, strong, vigorous, robust, able-bodied, health-
conscious, athletic, anorexic
dangerous, risky, impulsive, hazardous, challenging, perilous, tough, adventurous, rough, on the edge,
extreme
courageous, brave, nervy, audacious, daring, spirited, bold, valiant, strong, myopic, gutsy, willed, heroic
poor, homeless, hippies, lacking possessions, free, humble, petty, begging, lowly, modest, deprived,
underprivileged,
opportunity, investment, challenge, chance, break, possibility, deal, test, contest, lottery, risk,
