Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

valenced

Adjective
/ˈveɪlənsd/
Definition
Having a particular valence or emotional charge.
Examples
  • Her valenced language made the poem resonate emotionally with the audience.
  • Different colors can carry valenced meanings that influence our emotions.
  • The valenced nature of his response indicated a strong preference for one option over another.
Meaning
In psychology and linguistics, ‘valenced’ relates to the intrinsic attractiveness or aversiveness of an event, object, or situation. It can also refer to the state of being linked or associated with a specific emotional quality.
Synonyms
  • Charged
  • Emotionally loaded
  • Valenced emotional
  • Contextual