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Feeling you have towards you mother.
(denotation)-red rose with green stem... (connotation)-Passion of love.
That is 'connotation'
The emotional associations of a word (APEX)
The term used for the implied meaning of a word is "connotation." Connotation refers to the emotions, attitudes, or ideas associated with a word beyond its literal definition.
connotation denotation.
connotation
The implied meaning of a word
Connotation figuratively
What a word suggests beyond its literal meaning
Eric thought his mother was cruel.
An imitation, usually with the connotation that it's one of lesser quality.