Your friend is on an exciting trip to New Zealand and sends you photos of her travels. In response, you text her: "I hate you!" Your friend understands that what you really mean is that you are jealous but happy that she is having fun on her trip. What type of meaning is your friend applying?

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Connotative meaning involves the emotions, values, or images associated with a word, beyond its literal definition. In this case, "I hate you" conveys jealousy and happiness, not actual hatred.

Your Friend Is on an Exciting Trip to New Zealand