Learn English – Another way of saying positive or negative connotation

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Is there another way of saying positive or negative connotation? e.g. The positive 'happy' contrasts with the negative 'sad'.

Best Answer

I think overtone may fit:

  • (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality; "overtones of despair"

  • an additional, usu. implicit meaning or quality.

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