Emoticons are very popular on cell phones and messaging platforms and are the kings of Twitter, Instagram, Whatsapp or Facebook. Every year we get a new batch of these nice digital drawings and with the entrance of the year 2020 the question is forced: will these signs survive this new decade?
Although from here we cannot offer a reliable prediction, we can tell you which emoticons are the most used today. Click to find out!
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#30
This cute smiley with sunglasses is the 30th most used today.
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#29
The emoticon to communicate our sadness occupies position number 29.
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#28
The purple heart indicates compassion, understanding and sensitivity. Let’s say you can use it to show your love as a friend.
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#27
The hug emoticon occupies the 27th position of the most used today.
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#26
This hand symbol means that everything is going well: “All OK, friend”.
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#25
This flat, smiling emoticon surprises us all with its popularity. Simplicity works!
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#24
The classic winking eye emoticon is one of the great dominators of cell phone keyboards.
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#23
The muscular arm is a symbol of power, both our own and that of the person to whom we send it: “I can handle this” and “you can handle that” are valid options.
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#22
If someone sends you an emoticon with their eyes pointing upwards, like the one in this case, you should rethink your attitude with him/her. You have done something to him!
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#21
This emoji’s face hurts from laughing so much: congratulations, you made a great joke!
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#20
We can use this emoticon both to demonstrate our contemplative state in the face of a dilemma and to question the other person’s statement.
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#19
This very sad emoticon stands at 19th position. You can use it to indicate that you are going through a bad time or to show sympathy for the other person’s distress.
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#18
The blue heart symbolizes harmony, trust, peace and loyalty… Although it can also be romantic!
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#17
This bright heart indicates enthusiasm for that other person, a dynamic and exciting love.
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#16
On the contrary, a broken heart is never a good sign. As an emoticon, it can be used both to show our lack of love and to reveal our disappointment.
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#15
This emoticon is on fire, as well as the person who uses it.
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#14
Position number 14 is quite surprising: the black heart. This can mean pain or mourning. Although it can also be an indication of black humor!
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#13
We use this classic smiling face to indicate our good mood, as well as to demonstrate harmony with our interlocutor.
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#12
These clapping hands are often used to congratulate someone on their accomplishments, although they can sometimes be sarcastic.
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#11
This emoticon is sweating… with relief. It is used by people who were afraid that they had caused a problem or upset someone.
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#10
The first emoticon in the top 10 has a meaning of approval.
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#9
We usually use this emoticon to blow a kiss to our interlocutor, usually a family member or lover.
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#8
This emoticon can indicate disappointment… Or that the person you are talking to is laughing out loud following reading your joke!
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#7
Two hearts to indicate that love is in the air!
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#6
The hands in a praying position serve both to indicate our prayer and to thank the good gesture of our interlocutor.
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#5
At number 5 we find a warm smile with which we indicate our affection to the other person.
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#4
Rolling on the floor while we laugh out loud. This emoticon is synonymous with a good joke.
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#3
Number three is for the love face. We usually use it to show our passion for the other person or to indicate that we like what they are not saying.
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#2
The classic red heart is the most faithful indication that there is love in that conversation.
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