Connotation examples

• Those who are lonely and detached live in a house. Those who

 live with loved ones and in happiness live in a home.

• A mother and father have procreated. A mom and a dad are 

loving parents.

• Many wise men have made plans. Many cunning scoundrels 

have devised a scheme.

• Pushy salespeople are to be avoided. Aggressive salespeople 

make a lot of money.

• I'm sick and tired of listening to politicians, but give me a good 

statesman any day of the week and we'll get things done.