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 …
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 …
"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 …
connotation - Meaning of "have an agenda" - English Language
What does it mean when someone says he has an agenda? Is there a negative connotation to agenda? If there is, then why and what is a word that means the same thing but has a positive …
connotation - Is "interesting" a negative or positive phrase?
It doesn't inherently imply a positive or negative connotation. The only way to distinguish between a positive "interesting" and a negative "interesting" is through its context and tone.
connotation - Is "pseudo" strictly negative? - English Language
Dec 15, 2015 · But that "definition" is one of many I found that is little more than a list of synonyms, and synonyms don't necessary imply connotation. Does colloquial use of "pseudo" …
Connotation of "proud" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Feb 28, 2011 · Does the word proud have a bad connotation? I want to use 'proud+something' as a company and website name but I'm not sure what connotation it can have.
Is there a neutral word for an olfactory impression?
Sep 18, 2014 · I was struggling to find the right words for olfactory impressions. Is there a neutral word for an olfactory impression? smell seems to have a negative connotation aroma sounds …
word choice - What is the difference between "that's odd", "that's ...
Jan 9, 2011 · There isn't a lot of difference between them - they can be used almost interchangeably. To the extent that there is a difference (and anyone pays attention to the fine …
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 …