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My chicken laid two eggs yesterday. (DENOTATION)

2- That boy is a chicken. (CONNOTATION)

My pig is really big.

•You look like a pig.

There are plenty of examples that you can think of.  For example:
 The word "snake" simple denotes a reptile.  But it has the connotation of someone
who cannot be trusted, someone who cheats, and/or someone who will do harm to
you if they can.

 In American English, both "kid" and "child" have the same denotation, but
"kid" has a much more playful and affectionate connotation.

Connotations and Denotations can be differentiated on the basis of the context in

which they are being used. In other words, the continued discussion about the
meaning of these words helps in understanding whether the word is used as
a connotation or a denotation. Both these words are ambiguous because they
explain related concepts.
Understanding Connotations
The connotation of a word or phrase is referred to as the associated or secondary
meaning of the term. It can be something which is suggested or implied by a word
or a thing, rather than being explicitly named or described. To write in simpler
words, a connotation is an emotional and imaginative association that surrounds a
word. 

For example- 

The word, ‘vintage’ can have varied meanings, depending upon the context in
which it is being used. Let’s understand the meaning of this word in this sentence-
“Many women are inclined towards vintage clothing.” 

Here, the use of the word, ‘vintage’ does not mean women are searching for
something that was made a long time ago. In fact, it implies that they are looking
for the ‘vintage clothing’ that famous brands make. The usage of this word in this
sentence simply means that it’s an old-style that’s making a comeback, thereby
bringing out a nostalgic emotion.

Understanding Denotations
Denotation refers to the exact or literal meaning of a word or a phrase that might
be found in a dictionary. A denotation is the direct word for another word with the
absence of any feeling or emotion. With denotations, there are no strings attached
to the meaning of the word, implying that the word is presented as it is.

Let’s again consider the word, ‘vintage’. 

Going by its literal meaning, the word implies that it is referring to something that
was made a long time ago. For example- Perhaps, Peter’s dad drives a vintage
Camaro SS. 

Now, usage of the word, ‘vintage’ in this sentence can be taken as a denotation,
since it implies that there are no emotions or details attached to this word in the
sentence. It depicts its own, exact, literal meaning- which is old.

Connotation and Denotations – The Difference

Words have both denotations (literal meaning) and connotations (suggestive
meanings). Connotation and denotation are not two different things/signs. They are
two aspects/ elements of a word or phrase, and the connotative meanings of a word
exist together with the denotative meanings. Clearly. denotative language is
factual; connotative carries emotional overtones 

For example, you may live in a house, but we live in a home.

If you were to look up the words house and home in a dictionary, you would find
that both words have approximately the same meaning- “a dwelling place.”
However, the sentence above, suggests that home has one more meaning. Apart
from the strict dictionary definition, or denotation, many people connect such
things as comfort, love, security, or privacy with a home but do not necessarily
make the same connections with a house. 

Examples- Connotation and Denotation

Let’s look  at some of the words that can be used as a connotation and denotation
and understand their usage in a denotative and connotative way!

 Twinkle: Meaning- to shine with a gleam that changes constantly

 Denotation: The stars twinkle in the sky.

 Connotation: Her brother’s surprise visit to the party made her eyes twinkle
with happiness.

Using the word as a denotation explains that the stars shine with a gleam in the
sky. Whereas, to say that someone’s eyes twinkle when they smile- it connotes
positivity and bliss.

 Cheap: Meaning- to be low in price

 Denotation: The skirt she bought was cheap.

 Connotation: The skirt was so cheap that its color faded within a week. 

In the first sentence, the word, cheap directly relates to the price at which the skirt
was bought, thereby implying its literal meaning. While in the second sentence, the
word, cheap relates to the low quality of the skirt that shouldn’t have faded its
color.

 Pour: Meaning- to rain heavily or flow freely

 Denotation: She poured water in the glass and offered it to the exhausted
servant.
 Connotation: Her work continued to pour in.
The first sentence explains the term, pour in its exact, literal way. It states that the
girl poured the water in a glass, stating the use of the term as a denotation.
Whereas, in the second sentence, the word is used to give an impression that her
work kept coming in, just like the flowing water.

 Innocent: Meaning- to be free from guilt

 Denotation: The court said that she was innocent.
 Connotation: What does she know? She’s so innocent.

In the first sentence, usage of the word, innocent explains that she is free from guilt
and that the court has let her free on these charges. Whereas, in the second
sentence, the term, innocent implies that she’s not just free from guilt; but also
lacking in the worldly knowledge or experience. In this context, the term has been
used as a sarcastic implication to the word, naive.

In most cases, people tend to read between the lines, so it can be said that
the connotation is more widely used; but it’s often held up against its more
stubborn friend, denotation.

One may also choose to use various idioms while communicating in the English

language.
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Denotation Examples
Still a bit confused? Look at these denotation sentence examples.

 The boy was pushy. (He was literally pushing people.)

 She was cold. (She was cold in temperature.)
 It was too hard. (The object was too firm.)
 The dog is a mutt. (The dog is a mix of several breeds.)
 Trevor is a bull. (The bull is named Trevor.)
 The woman was frugal. (The woman is economical when spending money.)
 He was bull-headed. (He literally has a head of a bull.)

When you take the literal meaning of a sentence, it can get pretty funny. For
example, imagine if someone said,
He has a lot of dough.
As a denotation, it means they are up to their elbows in dough and ready for
baking. Denotation can easily get confused with connotation. Therefore, it is
important to look at connotation vs. denotation.
Denotation and Connotation
While denotation is the literal meaning of the word, connotation is a feeling or
indirect meaning. For example:

 Denotation: blue (color blue)

 Connotation: blue (feeling sad)

Depending on whether you are using connotation or denotation, the sentence, “She
was blue” could mean she was literally blue or she was sad. Here’s another
example to really drive this home.

 Denotation: dog (animal)

 Connotation: dog (ugly)

Again the sentence, “You are a dog” could have two different meanings. You are
saying they are an animal or ugly. Knowing whether a writer is using connotation
or denotation depends on the text surrounding the passage. Let’s check out a few
literary examples.

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Positive Connotation Neutral Connotation Negative Connotation
interested questioning nosy
employ use exploit
thrifty saving stingy
steadfast tenacious stubborn