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โโ White Exclamation Mark Emoji EmojiUnicode: 2755
An exclamation mark often used for emphasis.
Released in Unicode 6.0 (2010), Emoji 1.0 (2015)
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Meaning and Interpretation
"The White Exclamation Mark emoji (โ) is used to convey emphasis, importance, or an alert. It serves as a gentler or less urgent version of the red exclamation mark (!) but still indicates holding someone's attention or highlighting important information."
Symbolism
- Attention: Draws viewers' attention to a particularly important point.
- Emphasis: Used to add weight to a certain statement or word.
- Mild urgency: Suggests something may require caution but isn't an emergency.
Common Usage Scenarios
- Highlighting information in a friendly or less urgent context.
- Adding emphasis when delivering surprising news or stating something important.
- Drawing attention to friendly warnings or reminders in texts or online posts.
Usage Examples in Conversation
I just finished the project early โ Isn't that awesome?
Reminder: Donโt forget about tomorrow's meeting โ
Whoa, that's unexpected โ
FYI: We switched the schedule for next week! โ
Heads up, we're going hiking this Saturday โ
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- โ is suitable when you want to express importance without sounding overly urgent or strict.
- It can be used in friendly conversation, but using it too frequently may dilute its impact.
- Avoid overusing it when discussing serious matters, as it generally conveys a lighter tone than the traditional red exclamation mark (!).