๐ญ๐ญ Loudly Crying Face EmojiUnicode: 1F62D
A strong emotional expression.
Released in Introduced as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.
Meaning and Interpretation
"The ๐ญ Loudly Crying Face emoji depicts an expression of overwhelming emotion, primarily associated with tears, intense sadness, grief, sorrow, or even joy in certain contexts. The tear-filled eyes and contoured mouth show heavy weeping, making this emoji one of the most well-known representations of deeply felt emotion โ particularly when words fail to convey the feeling."
Symbolism
- Sadness or Grief: This is the most common use, representing heartbreak, sorrow, or personal loss.
- Extreme Sadness: Used when someone is deeply affected emotionally, expressing an uncontrollable outpouring of tears.
- Bittersweet Emotions: In unique cases, it can symbolize overwhelming joy or sentimentality, such as when a touching moment triggers tears.
Common Usage Scenarios
- To express disappointment or significant emotional pain after a personal loss.
- When expressing empathy or sorrow to someone going through a difficult time.
- To demonstrate bittersweet feelings after experiencing something incredibly moving, joyful, or sentimental.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use ๐ญ when you want to express deep emotional sadness or a sorrowful reaction. It should represent a genuine feeling, as the weeping face conveys significant emotional weight.
- Avoid excessive or non-serious use unless you're in a lighthearted or sarcastic conversation, as it can be seen as melodramatic.
- In appropriate contexts, it can also represent overwhelming happiness; make sure both you and the person you're communicating with can understand the dual meaning to avoid confusion.
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