The _______ definition of gloomy is dismal or depressing.

A. connotative
B. denotative

A?

Probably.

http://www.dictionary.com/browse/gloomy?s=t
Definition 1 is the denotative, and the other definitions seem to be more connotative.

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Yes, that's correct. The denotative definition of gloomy refers to something that is dismal or depressing.

Yes, the correct answer is A. connotative. The connotative definition of a word refers to the emotional or subjective associations that people have with it. In this case, the connotative definition of gloomy is dismal or depressing, which describes the negative and sad feelings associated with the word.