connoting (C2)
verb
Pronunciation: /kəˈnoʊtɪŋ/
Definition
Suggesting or implying an additional meaning beyond the literal, dictionary definition of a word or concept.
Examples
The red color in the painting was clearly connoting danger and urgency to the viewer.
Many people find that the term 'politician' is currently connoting dishonesty rather than public service.
The author chose words carefully, each one connoting a sense of nostalgia for a lost era.
How to Use connoting
- connoting + noun phrase (transitive)
- The word suggests an idea or quality. — "The word is connoting something negative."
- connoting + that clause (transitive)
- The symbol implies a specific fact or situation. — "The symbol is connoting that the area is restricted."
Synonyms of connoting
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