Question

connotation is a words ------. literal, dictionary definition synonym antonym emotional meaning

Explanation:

Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations a word carries beyond its literal (denotative) meaning. "Emotional meaning" aligns with this definition. "Literal, dictionary definition" is denotation, "synonym" is a word with similar meaning, and "antonym" is a word with opposite meaning.

Answer:

emotional meaning