connotation and denotation

• Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, while denotation refers to the literal or dictionary definition of a word.
• Denotation is the specific, exact, and concrete meaning of a word, which can be found in a dictionary.
• Connotation is an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning, sometimes with social and cultural implications that can be positive or negative.
• The word 'blue' has a denotative meaning of a color intermediate between green and violet as of the sky or sea on a sunny day, and a connotative meaning of sadness.
• The word 'warm' has a denotative meaning of a moderate degree of heat, and a connotative meaning of showing affection or kindness.
• The word 'cool' has a notative meaning of a fairly low temperature, and a connotative meaning of calmness and composure.
• The word 'twinkle' has a denotative meaning to shine or glow, and a connotative meaning of a sparkle or gleam in a person's eyes.
• The word 'sheep' has a denotative meaning of a farm animal that is covered with wool, and a connotative meaning of a person who is too easily influenced.
• The word 'golden' has a denotative meaning of a bright yellow in color, and a connotative meaning of something special or wonderful.