Definitions

1. noun

a feeling or image that a word or phrase evokes in addition to its literal meaning

“The word ‘home’ has a warm connotation and is often associated with feelings of comfort and security.”

2. noun

a secondary meaning or implication of a word or phrase

“The word ‘liberty’ has a connotation of freedom and independence.”

3. noun

the associations or feelings that a word or phrase evokes

“The connotation of the word ‘poverty’ can be negative and evoke feelings of sadness.”

4. verb

to give a particular meaning or association to a word or phrase

“The poet’s words connoted a sense of longing and nostalgia.”