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๐ฅWilted Flower ๐ฅ Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F940
A flower, visibly weakened or dead.
Released in Introduced in 2017 as part of Emoji 5.0 and included in Unicode 10.0.
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Meaning and Interpretation
"The ๐ฅ Wilted Flower emoji represents a flower that has decayed, shriveled, or otherwise lost its vitality. It is commonly used to express sadness, heartbreak, loss, or emotional pain. This emoji is a visual metaphor for something that was once beautiful but is now in decline or fading away. It's often associated with unrequited love, the end of a relationship, or any situation where hope or happiness has 'wilted'."
Symbolism
- Sadness and emotional pain: It represents heavy emotions tied to sadness or loss.
- The decay of beauty: This emoji symbolizes something once vibrant that has faded away, like a relationship or feeling.
- End of life or cycle: It is sometimes used to signify the end of something, whether it be a person, event, or time in your life.
Common Usage Scenarios
- Expressing sadness over the end of a relationship or friendship.
- Conveying a sense of loss or disappointment after a failed attempt or event.
- Using it in artistic or poetic discussions to symbolize the fragility of life or happiness.
Usage Examples in Conversation
I just heard about what happenedโฆ I'm so sorry ๐๐ฅ.
After all weโve been through, this is how it ends? ๐ฅ๐
It felt like everything was going well, but then everything fell apart ๐ฅ.
RIP to the best years of my life ๐ฅ.
Sometimes things just aren't meant to last ๐ฅ.
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Be mindful when using this emoji, as it can evoke strong feelings of sadness or loss.
- Use the ๐ฅ emoji in a context where you're conveying real emotional weight or reflection on something that has passed.
- This emoji pairs well with other sad or reflective emojis like ๐, ๐ข, or ๐.
Related Emojis
Cloud with Rain
Used to symbolize a sad or gloomy atmosphere, often paired with emotional discussions.
Hibiscus
A bright flower, often used in contrast to the wilted flower to symbolize beauty or new beginnings.