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(e-mo-ti-con) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a symbol made of keyboard characters to show emotion.

Example Sentence

She used an emoticon in her email to me.

More Example Sentences

An emoticon can show many feelings.

Synonyms

smiley; emotive symbol; text face

Antonyms

verbal communication

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emoticon
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