| DENOTATION |
Every word has one literal meaning (denotation), but several different implied meanings (connotations). The definition of the word provides the word’s denotation. |
| Denotation vs Connotation |
| Denotation | Connotation |
| It is a direct meaning of the word | It is an intended meaning of the word |
| Denotation is so much evident | Connotation is hidden |
| Denotation is the definition of the word | Connotation can be positive, negative and neutral |
| Denotation of the word is same everywhere | Connotation of the word changes according to the context in which it is used |
| Denotation means a surface meaning | Connotation means reading between lines |
| Examples |
| Snake Denotation: Venomous or non-venomous reptile Connotation: A person having evil intentions |
| Chicken Denotation: A young one of hen Connotation: Coward |
| Pig Denotation: An omnivorous animal Connotation: Dirty, greedy, or unpleasant person |
| Blue Denotation: Blue Colour Connotation: Sad feeling |
| Mob Denotation: A group of people Connotation: An angry crowd |
| Rose Denotation: A kind of flower Connotation: Symbol of love |
| Poison Denotation: A substance causing illness or death on eating or drinking Connotation: Dangerous/fatal/harmful/deadly |
| Child Denotation: Small kid Connotation: Innocent/Immature |
| Woman Denotation: Female Connotation: Frailty/ weak/subordinate |
| White Denotation: White Colour Connotation: Peace |
| Warrior Denotation: One who fights Connotation: Courageous/ survivor |
| Green Denotation: Green Colour Connotation: Prosperity |
| Devil Denotation: Monster Connotation: Inhuman/cruel person |
| God Denotation: Deity Connotation: Divine/virtuous person |
| Lion Denotation: An animal Connotation: Brave person |
| Heart Denotation: Body organ Connotation: Core/ Centre of something |
| Storm Denotation: Tempest Connotation: Commotion/uproar |
| Saffron Denotation: Saffron Colour Connotation: Sacrifice |
| Robin Hood Denotation: A character in fiction Connotation: One who loots the rich to help the poor |
| Elixir Denotation: A substance used to bring someone back to life from death Connotation: Life-giving |
