The denotation of a word is its literal definition as listed in a dictionary. Here's a good way to remember what denotation means: Denotation is the dictionary definition of a word. D is for dictionary and denotation.
Read the following sentence.
The hedgehog was ecstatic—she had found a hole to burrow into, and she happily settled beneath the ground, excited to sleep the day away.
Based on the context clues, what is the denotation of the word “ecstatic” in the passage?
A
overly intelligent
B
greatly impressed
C
extremely happy
D
often late