The 😭 emoji, represented with the Unicode 1F62D, is officially known as the
Loudly Crying Face emoji. It is not a combined Unicode, but a single character. This emoji depicts a face with closed eyes, furrowed eyebrows, and a wide, open mouth, from which two large blue tears are flowing. It is used to represent intense levels of sadness, sorrow, or despair.
The primary and most common use of the 😭 emoji is to express strong feelings of sadness or grief. It is often used in response to sad news or events, or to empathize with someone else's emotional distress. It is frequently used on social media platforms, in text messages, and in online conversations to convey these feelings in a visually impactful way.
Despite its primary association with negative emotions, the 😭 emoji can also be used in non-romantic or non-obvious ways to represent positive sentiments. For example, it can be used to express tears of joy or overwhelming happiness, especially in response to heartwarming or touching events. It can also be used to show a deep level of appreciation or admiration for something or someone.
The 😭 emoji is one of the most popular emojis used worldwide. It was even named the Oxford Dictionaries "Word of the Year" in 2015, marking the first time a pictograph received this honor. This reflects the growing influence of emojis in digital communication and their ability to convey complex emotions and ideas in a simple, universally understood form.
Related emojis include the 😢 Crying Face emoji, which represents a lower level of sadness, and the 😂 Face with Tears of Joy emoji, which is used to express laughter or joy to the point of tears. These emojis share similar themes of strong emotional expression.
The 😭 emoji is used across various apps and online communities, often taking on unique meanings in different contexts. For example, on platforms like Twitter and Instagram, it is sometimes used to express a sense of being emotionally "moved" or "touched" by a piece of content, such as a particularly beautiful piece of art or a touching story.