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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*dysphemism

6-10 words neutral, positive, negative, sort

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,