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  1. connotation - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jan 22, 2020 · In these instances, is there any different connotation in using folks instead of people? Has folks gained a connotation that makes it a more inclusive gender-neutral term for …

  2. Blunt, brusque, curt, and terse -- is there a gradation of …

    Jun 11, 2020 · 3 I have two related questions. Do each of these 4 words have negative connotation regarding intent? (E.g., rudeness, malice, inappropriateness, etc.) If so, is there a …

  3. "Naïve" vs "Ignorant" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    What is the difference between naïve and ignorant? I want to make sure I understand the proper meaning and connotation of each word. For example, how would you describe a person who …

  4. Does "argumentative" have negative connotation? If so, what's a …

    Nov 19, 2014 · Therefore, it is context and careful structuring of the sentence that will determine if the author intends to convey a negative connotation. Devoid of a clear contextual support, the …

  5. etymology - What gave "terrific" a positive connotation? - English ...

    Aug 20, 2011 · Possible Duplicate: How and why have some words changed to a complete opposite? I have noticed that: horrible means bad terrible means bad horrific means bad So …

  6. Phrase that means "too easy" with a negative connotation

    Nov 4, 2024 · 1 I would say low-hanging fruit more or less implies “too easy” and somewhat has a negative connotation.

  7. Does "so called" have a negative connotation in English?

    May 29, 2014 · In some languages the word-by-word translation of " so called " usually has a neutral connotation. E.g. in the Czech language you may very often find a sentence like this …

  8. Does 'extraordinary', 'exceptional', 'outstanding' always carry ...

    Mar 7, 2015 · As pointed out by @JanusBahsJacquet below, my examples above are all about the adverb and not the adjective. True, that is cheating. Of the adjectives, extraordinary is the …

  9. meaning - "Connotation" vs. "Definition" - English Language

    Connotation would be an implied meaning or emotional state via context or culture as opposed to a strict dictionary definition or meaning. For example: "Oh, great" can have plenty of different …

  10. A word for 'monotonous' or 'repetitive' with a positive connotation

    May 28, 2021 · For some time I have been looking for a word that describes a repetitive or monotonous task in a positive light. In particular, some people find simple tasks like grocery …