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'.

One way might be to stop thinking mathematically when speaking or writing English. — WS2, Commented Apr 3, 2015 at 9:02
"to stop thinking mathematically when speaking or writing English" would be a huge mistake. — Blessed Geek, Commented Apr 3, 2015 at 9:31

Community · Accepted Answer · 2020-06-15 07:40:02Z

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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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answered Apr 3, 2015 at 8:51

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