Connotation and Tone

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Connotation noun - An idea that is implied or suggested.

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Tone and connotation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tone" instead a noun "Connotation".

Nearby Words: connote, connoted, connoting, connotated

Tone noun - A distinctive way of putting ideas into words.

Usage example: the angry tone of his letter makes it clear he doesn't want to speak to me ever again

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Connotation and tone are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Connotation" instead a noun "Tone".

Nearby Words: toneless, toned, toning, tonal

pleasant	pleasant connotation	pleasant tone
similar	similar connotation	similar tone
usual	usual connotation	usual tone
positive	positive connotation	positive tone
Other adjectives: original, light, sinister, romantic, dark, ominous, new, different, deeper.

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