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⛅⛅ Partly Cloudy EmojiUnicode: 26C5

A cloud partially covering the sun.

Released in The Partly Cloudy emoji was introduced as part of Unicode 4.2 in 2005 and later included in Emoji 1.0 in 2015.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The ⛅ Partly Cloudy emoji depicts a weather scenario where the sun is partially obscured by a cloud. It represents partial sunlight, or a day with both sunshine and clouds, creating a balanced, neutral state. This emoji is frequently used in weather contexts, but also metaphorically to indicate moments where things are a mix of positive and negative factors."

Symbolism

Balanced mood: A blend of good (sun) and not-so-good (clouds) elements.
Nature and weather: Symbol of a transitional or neutral weather condition.
Hope during adversity: The sun still shines, even when partially hidden by adversity.

Common Usage Scenarios

Discussing the current weather forecast on social media or group chats.
Metaphorically representing a situation that is neither perfect nor completely bad.
Describing a mood that's in between happy and sad.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Looks like the weather is ⛅ today, perfect for a walk!

My mood right now is kinda ⛅... not sure which direction the day will go.

The meeting went just okay. There were some bright moments and some cloudy ones ⛅.

Forecast says the weekend’s going to be ⛅ – nice mix of sun and clouds!

I'm feeling a bit better now, though still not completely clear skies ⛅.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

Primarily used for describing intermediate weather, don't confuse it with emojis representing clear skies or heavy clouds.
Can be used metaphorically, but be mindful of tone when expressing mixed emotions – it may be viewed as indecisive.
Not suitable for describing extreme weather conditions. Reserve for mild or moderate weather discussions.