Also known as: loudly crying, crying emoji, sobbing, overwhelmed with emotion, ugly cry
The Loudly Crying Face (😭) shows a face with an open mouth and streams of tears flooding from closed eyes. It expresses overwhelming emotion — sadness, joy, laughter, or being deeply moved. This is not a quiet tear (😢) but full-on sobbing, the kind where your face is wet and you can't speak.
Despite technically being a sad emoji, 😭 is frequently used for happy crying — when something is so beautiful, heartwarming, or funny that it brings you to tears. "This wedding video 😭" means it's incredibly touching, not tragic. It's also used hyperbolically for minor frustrations: "They were out of oat milk 😭". The key distinction from 😂 is that 😭 implies a stronger, more overwhelming emotional response — you're not just laughing, you're moved.
Not sure if 😭 is the right choice? The Loudly Crying Face emoji is best for expressing the specific emotions described above. If you need a different nuance, try one of the related emojis listed above. Each emoji carries its own emotional weight and cultural context — choosing the right one can completely change how your message lands.
Click the copy button above to copy the Loudly Crying Face emoji (😭) to your clipboard. Then paste it anywhere — iMessage, WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, email, or any app that supports emojis. On desktop, you can also right-click the emoji and select "Copy Emoji" or use Ctrl+C (Cmd+C on Mac) after selecting it.