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If a picture is worth a thousand words, what about emojis? With over 3,521 emojis at your disposal, you could write a book using only emojis. And everyone would understand.
Thanks to the introduction of emojis – which can also be used on dating apps – it’s easier than ever to convey your thoughts and feelings. Sure, good writing is important and using descriptive words is essential, but without emojis, your conversations can quickly seem a bit dreary… and emotionless.
Emojis bring conversations to life. They fill in the gaps when proper grammar and physical cues are lacking. And since no one can use facial expressions and body language in a chat, emojis are the only way to emphasize something – like we normally do with hands and feet. But we don’t learn how to use them in school.
What are emojis good for?
Since we hardly ever have a face-to-face conversation these days, emojis are the digital answer to the reality that we can’t always be there. The colorful symbols are everywhere, in every chat app, and even as decoration on souvenirs, smartphone cases and clothing.
Emojis have grown beyond the digital world. The smiley faces, also known as smileys and emoticons, have changed the way we communicate.
Emojis can stand in for words and even replace entire sentences. In 2015, research by the Emogi Research Team found that online communication has become increasingly shorter due to the increased use of emojis. Language that originated on the internet is also changing, with common abbreviations such as lol losing popularity due to the rise of emojis.
| Response | Internet language | Emoji |
| That’s funny! | lol |  |
| Okay | K |  |
| You are kidding me? | OMG |  |
| I’m just kidding | Jk |  |
| See you later | WITH |  |
| I love you | hvj |  |
| Don’t know | IDK |  |
Why do people use emojis and not just text? Of course, the convenience and simplicity. But there are more reasons. For example, adding an emoji to the end of a sentence is the easiest way to add a touch of emotion to your texts. In short, people use emojis to:
- to express oneself
- to convey emotions
- to promote interaction
- to build social relationships
- to relax their mood
- to strengthen communication
Do they work to achieve those goals? The answer is yes , according to several studies . Emoji can help you convey feelings and understand the meaning of a text, but using emojis can also lead to ambiguity.
39 Emojis and Their Meanings You Should Know
Just as words can be misinterpreted, emojis can also send the wrong message. And we’re talking about emoji interpretations—the emoji mishaps. For example, a simple versus a can send a completely different message during the early days of dating. To avoid falling victim to such an emoji mishap, here are all the important emojis you need to know and what they mean.
Positive feelings emojis
Smiling face emoji
“That’s nice. But it doesn’t make me super happy.”
This is the emoji you use when someone else is really happy about something, but you’re not. It adds a kind of friendliness to an expression, while also being a light compliment.
Grinning face with smiling eyes emoji
“I like that, because I’m happy for you!”
With a broad grin and big eyes, this emoji radiates a good feeling. And that’s what this emoji is for: showing that you are very happy (for someone).
Smiling face and eyes emoji
“This makes me happy and joyful at the same time!”
Have you ever laughed so hard that you unconsciously closed your eyes? That’s exactly what this emoji represents. It shows that it really makes you happy – and not fake.
Smiling face with tears of joy emoji
“This is actually quite funny, but I’m probably not laughing out loud.”
Perfect to respond with when you get a funny photo or video sent to you. But do you really mean it? That is a question for the other person. What don’t you use this for? To express that you are genuinely laughing.
Rolling on the floor laughing face with more tears of joy emoji
“But this is really really funny!”
This is the emoji version of ROFL (rolling on the floor laughing) to indicate how extremely funny you find something. And because it is so incredibly funny, I roll on the floor laughing. Not in real life, because at best you’re still smiling.
Negative feelings emojis
Thoughtful face emoji
“This brings me great sadness.”
When facial expressions aren’t possible, this emoji says exactly how you feel: sad. No words are needed to describe this emoji – the face says it all. Use it to apologize or show sympathy. This is the universal emoji for sadness.
Angry face emoji
“I don’t like that! But it’s kind of funny.”
A semi-insulting comment about your cooking? This is the emoji to send in response. While you might want to send this emoji when you’re really angry, this emoji is a little too funny for that.
Hopeless face with pleading eyes emoji
“Please?”
Sure, we all have a soft spot for big, shiny eyes like some cats have. But is this emoji really that cute ? Not quite, because this emoji is a case of hopelessness – mainly used to convince someone. For example, by women who get their man to say yes to a kitten. Or even worse: to convince a woman to go on a date.Blushing face with big eyes emoji
“What’s happening here is actually quite uncomfortable.”
Your girlfriend tells you about an awkward first date with a guy who looks 10 years older than his photo? Someone sent the wrong (nude) photo? This is the emoji you’re looking for – the blushing face that almost looks like a deer in the headlights.
Confused face emoji
“What?! Do you really… or?”
Received a compliment that was more of an insult? Or a dick pic when you didn’t ask for it? This emoji shows that you’re disappointed in what the other person said or did. It says, “How can you say that?” The confused face of this emotion shows that you’re unhappy with what you’ve just been told.Expressionless face emoji
“Sorry, but this is really getting boring now.”
Yet another update on that topic you have no interest in at all. Or when your conversation partner keeps sharing a not-so-nice video with you, while you have said that those videos are not your taste.
Grimace face emoji
“I don’t know what to say to this, I really don’t.”
A somewhat strange facial expression; somewhere between shocked and dumbfounded. This emoji is nervous, tense and a little bit scared. It’s the default emoji to send when you’re speechless – when you don’t know what to say.
Surprised emoji
“WTF?! You’re kidding?”
Does your friend say he went on a first date with a woman, but a man showed up dressed in women’s clothing? Yep, this is the perfect emoji for those situations. With an open mouth, wide eyes, and raised eyebrows, this emoji does exactly what it’s meant to do.
Shocked face emoji
“HELPPP!!!”
Lock the doors, close the windows and draw the curtains. When you’re being stalked on LinkedIn by someone who met you on Tinder, this is the perfect emoji to show how creepy that is.
Not feelings emojis
Upside down face emoji
“I say this, but I don’t really mean it.”
Anything you say with this emoji should be taken with a grain of salt. It’s the emoji that no one can take seriously. Perfect for sarcasm, dark humor, and double entendres.
Shrugging Emoji
“Don’t know.”
Don’t know the answer to a question and don’t want to think about it for a second? This is the emoji you’re looking for. It’s the short version of: ‘Bother someone else with this question’. It’s also the emoji that makes it clear that you’re not interested.
Thoughtful face emoji
“Interesting… very interesting.”
A match that says contradictory things to your girlfriend? Interesting. Worth investigating, right? The hand on chin emoji tells you it’s interesting enough to spend some more time on.
Face with zipper as mouth emoji
“Don’t worry, your secret is safe with me.”
This emoji has replaced its mouth with a zipper. Why? It’s a bit too violent to staple this cute emoji’s mouth shut, as this emoji symbolizes the sealing of lips – as a metaphor that you’ll never talk about it.
Flirt emoji’s
Winking face emoji
“I’m joking, but I might mean it.”
The only true flirt emoji is this one: the winking emoji. It has the power to turn any innocent comment into something naughty. It’s subtle, but it does reveal your true intentions. If you know what we mean
Face with blowing heart emoji
“That’s sweet, honey.”
It’s not just a kiss, but a kiss that blows a heart towards you. Which can be meant both friendly and romantic, it’s the perfect emoji to express that you appreciate a gesture or someone. It says that there is love, real love.
Kissing face emoji
“I think that’s sweet of you.”
No blown out heart? The alternative is the emoji with the pursed lips, as if imitating a duckface . This emoji makes kissing a little less intimate, but still says that you appreciate it or someone.
Face with tongue sticking out and winking emoji
“I’m making a crazy suggestion, but I don’t mean it. Or actually, I do.”
This emoji is perfect for any sentence that is supposed to be a joke. He laughs, sticks out his tongue and blinks with one eye. It is not serious: this person is joking around a bit and if it is in a dating scenario, then it is used to flirt.
Drooling face emoji
“Oh, how I wish now…”
Received a sexy photo ? This is the emoji that shows you’re longing for someone, in a very colorful way. This drooling face, with saliva flowing from the corner of the mouth, symbolizes longing for something… or someone.
Peach emoji
“No, I don’t really mean a peach.”
Delicious round, juicy peaches; who doesn’t love them? But with this emoji we don’t mean the peach itself, but what it resembles – a woman’s buttocks.
Aubergine emoji
“It’s not about the color, it’s about the shape.”
A ‘great’ example of the symbolization of everyday fruits. The eggplant has taken on a life of its own in emoji circles. Not because it has turned purple, but because it is associated with a body part that shares visual similarities with the tropical fruit.
Red heart emoji
“I love you.”
The red heart is the universal expression of love and affection. It’s meant for the people who matter; from your significant other to family, friends and others who live in your bubble. It’s simple, saves you a lot of typing, but gets the job done. Now that you know what all the important emojis mean, here’s a short list of interesting emojis you might not know.
- Unicorm
- Roll of toilet paper
- Stopwatch
- Flying money
- Chocolate bar
- Teddy bear
- Writing hand
- love letter
- Candle
- Magnet
- Yawning face
- People-Oetan
- Waffle
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