Meaning
emoticon
- a textual or pictorial representation of a facial expression used in digital messaging
In a sentence
Mi ha risposto subito con un'emoticon sorridente.
She replied to me right away with a smiling emoticon.
A volte un'emoticon chiarisce il tono del messaggio meglio delle parole.
Sometimes an emoticon clarifies the tone of the message better than words.
Non usare troppe emoticon nelle email formali di lavoro.
Don't use too many emoticons in formal work emails.
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| emoticon | singular |
| emoticon | plural |
| emoticon | Masc|Fem · plural |
Usage notes
- An unadapted English loanword, invariable in the plural. It can be treated as feminine or masculine.