💘Heart with Arrow Emoji 💘 EmojiUnicode: 1F498
A heart pierced by an arrow.
Released in The 💘 Heart with Arrow emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. It is widely used across various platforms and devices, with consistent design elements of a red or pink heart pierced by Cupid’s arrow.
Meaning and Interpretation
"The 💘 Heart with Arrow emoji represents love struck feelings, affection, and romantic interest in someone. It evokes strong emotions of love, passion, and often suggests that someone is 'hit' by Cupid’s arrow, falling in love or having a crush on someone."
Symbolism
- Romantic Love: The arrow piercing the heart symbolizes falling deeply in love, as if struck by Cupid’s arrow.
- Passion & Desire: It also can represent an elevated level of emotional or even physical desire between partners.
- Valentine’s Day: It is often associated with Valentine's Day festivities, romantic proposals, and love declarations.
Common Usage Scenarios
- Expressing romantic feelings towards someone special in messages or social media posts.
- Celebrating anniversaries, date nights, or Valentine's Day.
- Playfully communicating that you have a crush on someone or that you’ve fallen for them.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use 💘 for romantic contexts only; avoid using it in professional or platonic conversations to prevent confusion.
- Pair 💘 with other heart emojis or affectionate terms to amplify your sentiment.
- Be mindful when using the emoji in international cultural contexts where representations of love may differ.
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