Shows excitement, admiration, or being dazzled by someone or something amazing. It’s that “wow” feeling when you’re impressed, surprised, or can’t hide your enthusiasm.
Your favorite artist just liked your post on Instagram.
Omg they actually saw my post 🤩 I can’t breathe right now!
Can also express general excitement or admiration — not just for celebrities, but for anything that feels amazing or exceeds expectations.
In work chats, 🤩 can come off as overly informal; consider 🎉 or 👏 when celebrating someone’s achievement.
In Japanese chats, 🤩 isn’t as common for showing admiration — people often use ✨ or 😍 instead to express excitement or awe. 🤩 can feel a bit exaggerated or cartoonish, so it’s more likely to appear in fan art captions or influencer posts than in everyday messages.
See what they share and how they differ to choose the right one.
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Both 🤩 (star-struck) and 😍 (smiling face with heart-eyes) convey admiration and high enthusiasm, often used to react to something impressive, delightful, or emotionally striking; both can express surprise and positive intensity in casual chat or social posts. The key difference is tone and focus: 🤩 leans toward stunned, dazzled excitement—a more exuberant, momentary “wow” that fits reactions to spectacles, performances, or jaw-dropping achievements—whereas 😍 communicates affectionate, warm admiration and ongoing love, ideal for people, pets, outfits, or favorite foods. Use 🤩 to emphasize being blown away by brilliance or spectacle, and choose 😍 to convey heartfelt fondness, attraction, or steady adoration rather than just amazement.
You might send 🤩 when you’re reacting to a stunning reveal, an impressive accomplishment, or a breathtaking moment to show you’re dazzled. Use 😍 when you want to express genuine affection or adoration for someone, something you love, or an adorable or stylish item, to show warm, ongoing enthusiasm.
Related emojis that share similar meanings or usage.
