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Curious can be used in either fashion. Here are the definitions:
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adj. marked by desire to investigate and learn . This definition has a positive connotation. Scientific curiosity is an admirable thing. Curiosity leads to intellectual inquiry, scientific or otherwise. Teachers praise students who ask intelligent questions. In that respect it is admirable to be curious. We should desire to know what make things work, and how mathematics can solve problems, and where do migrating birds and mammals go in their long journeys. All children are naturally curious about the world in which we live; and it is natural for them to ask the eternal question, “Why?”
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adj. marked by inquisitive interest in others' affairs . Synonym: Nosy. Here we have the negative connotation. It is not right to become too interested in other persons personal concerns. It makes you a busybody; and that is not a good thing.
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adj. exciting attention as strange or novel. Synonym: Odd. Example, “What was that curious noise?” This third definition is neither positive nor negative.
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What word means picturesque peculiar strange or curious?
The word with these synonyms is "quaint." Its relationship to picturesque and curious is due to the connotation of old, outdated, rather than modern, and therefore different from current times.
What is connotation of monkey?
The Monkey has very many symbolic meanings. It means honor, instinct , swiftness, distance, mobility, protection, good luck, playfulness, aggression, intelligence, energy, seriousness, and untamed nature.
Is repast a positive connotation or negative connotation?
It is a neutral connotation.
Is tardy a negative or positive connotation?
It is a negative connotation.
Is a loving slap on the face an error of collocation or of connotation?
Connotation, it combines an adjective with a positive connotation with a verb that has negative connotation.
What is a positive connotation for ask?
An inquisitive or curious nature.
What is the negative connotation for nosy?
The negative connotation for nosy is intrusive or meddlesome, implying someone who is overly curious or prying into other people's affairs without permission.
What word means picturesque peculiar strange or curious?
The word with these synonyms is "quaint." Its relationship to picturesque and curious is due to the connotation of old, outdated, rather than modern, and therefore different from current times.
What is connotation of monkey?
The Monkey has very many symbolic meanings. It means honor, instinct , swiftness, distance, mobility, protection, good luck, playfulness, aggression, intelligence, energy, seriousness, and untamed nature.
What is the positive connotation of curious?
Curious can be used in either fashion. Here are the definitions: adj. marked by desire to investigate and learn . This definition has a positive connotation. Scientific curiosity is an admirable thing. Curiosity leads to intellectual inquiry, scientific or otherwise. Teachers praise students who ask intelligent questions. In that respect it is admirable to be curious. We should desire to know what make things work, and how mathematics can solve problems, and where do migrating birds and mammals go in their long journeys. All children are naturally curious about the world in which we live; and it is natural for them to ask the eternal question, “Why?” adj. marked by inquisitive interest in others' affairs . Synonym: Nosy. Here we have the negative connotation. It is not right to become too interested in other persons personal concerns. It makes you a busybody; and that is not a good thing. adj. exciting attention as strange or novel. Synonym: Odd. Example, “What was that curious noise?” This third definition is neither positive nor negative.
Is repast a positive connotation or negative connotation?
It is a neutral connotation.
Is famished a positive connotation or a negative connotation?
Negative connotation
A words implied meaning is considered its?
...connotation!
Is tardy a negative or positive connotation?
It is a negative connotation.
Is uneasy a positive connotation or a negative connotation?
uneasy is negative connotation
What is the connotation for infinity?
A general connotation for infinity is forever, but because connotation is dependent on the individual reader, the connotation varies.
Is a loving slap on the face an error of collocation or of connotation?
Connotation, it combines an adjective with a positive connotation with a verb that has negative connotation.
