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🥀Wilted Flower EmojiUnicode: 1F940

Symbolizes loss and sadness.

Released in The wilted flower emoji was introduced in Unicode 11.0 in 2018, becoming popular for expressing emotional depth in digital conversations.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The wilted flower emoji, 🥀, represents a flower that has lost its vibrancy and petals, often evoking feelings of sadness, grief, and the inevitable passage of time. It is commonly used to symbolize the end of something beautiful, such as a relationship, a life stage, or personal loss. This emoji conveys a sense of melancholy and impermanence, reminding us of life's fragility and the beauty found in decay. In everyday communication, it adds an emotional layer, helping users express empathy or reflect on difficult experiences without words.

Symbolism

  • Sadness and grief, often used to mourn losses or express condolences
  • The end of beauty or life, representing impermanence and decline
  • Decay and the passage of time, highlighting how things change and fade

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Expressing sympathy in messages about death, breakups, or personal hardships
  • Indicating the conclusion of a significant life event, like a job or relationship
  • Adding a poetic or reflective tone in social media posts about emotions or art

Usage Examples in Conversation

I just heard about your grandma passing away. My heart goes out to you 🥀
That breakup hit hard; sometimes things just wither away 🥀
Feeling so down after the move; everything feels a bit wilted today 🥀
The end of summer is always bittersweet 🥀, can't believe it's over!
Your story about lost dreams really touched me 🥀, hang in there friend

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use it sparingly in sensitive conversations to avoid intensifying someone's grief
  • Combine with positive emojis like ❤️ to convey hope or healing alongside loss
  • Be aware of cultural contexts, as symbols of decay may have different meanings globally

Related Emojis

🌹

Rose

Represents love and romance, contrasting with the wilted flower's sadness

💐

Bouquet

Symbolizes celebrations and joy, often used for happy occasions

😢

Crying Face

Expresses tears and sorrow, pairing well with themes of loss

💔

Broken Heart

Indicates heartbreak, similar to the wilted flower's emotional depth

😔

Pensive Face

Shows quiet sadness or reflection, enhancing melancholic messages

☠️

Skull and Crossbones

Represents danger or death, aligning with themes of endings

🌷

Tulip

Symbolizes new beginnings and spring, as a counterpart to decay

🍂

Fallen Leaf

Evokes autumn and change, similar to the idea of things fading

❤️

Heart

Conveys affection, which can soften the wilted flower's grief

🌺

Hibiscus

Represents tropical beauty and transience, like a wilted flower