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The denotative meaning of a word is the official definition. The connotative meaning of a word is simply how it appeals to you and what you think or how you feel when you hear the word.
For bony, the definition is "of or like a bone." This would be the denotation.
The connotation is how you relate to the word. There are many different connotative meanings for the word depending on the person who uses it.
I hope this helps you! Have a great day!
