The question contains an error. The emoji shown is a black heart 🖤, not a red heart ❤️. The meaning of a black heart differs significantly from that of a red heart.
Red Heart ❤️ Meaning
A red heart ❤️ symbolizes love, affection, and strong positive emotions. It's commonly used to express:
- Gratitude
- Love
- Happiness
- Hope
- Flirting
Multiple sources confirm this traditional meaning of the red heart emoji [See references: Emoji Meaning, Dictionary.com, Later, Cosmopolitan, The Pioneer Woman]. The red heart is often associated with romance and is frequently used in romantic contexts [See references: Emojipedia, Red Heart Emoji].
Black Heart 🖤 Meaning
A black heart 🖤, unlike the red heart, carries a more nuanced meaning. It can be interpreted in several ways, depending on context:
- Subdued or secretive love: It can express love in a less overt or romantic way than the red heart [See reference: Quora - What does it mean if a girl sends you a black heart emoji?].
- Grief or sadness: In certain contexts, it might signify mourning or deep sorrow, although this is less common than its use for expressing love.
- Alternative expression of love: Some users simply prefer the black heart to express their affection. The absence of overt "cuteness" is appreciated by some.
The black heart's meaning is heavily influenced by the surrounding conversation and the relationship between sender and receiver [See reference: Reddit].
