ily

A red heart next to a pointing finger aimed directly at the viewer.
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What does the ily emoji mean?

A direct and affectionate way to tell someone they are your favorite.

This emoji is a playful riff on the classic 'I Love You' graphic, replacing the word 'you' with a pointing finger. It is a staple in Discord servers for expressing appreciation, flirting, or simply calling out a specific user in a chat thread. The design is simple, bold, and effective for quick, positive engagement.

When to use it

  • Expressing direct affection toward a specific user
  • Showing appreciation for someone's helpful comment
  • Flirting playfully with a crush in chat
  • Calling out a friend in a group
  • Sending a quick message of love

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
  2. Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the ily image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the ily image.
  2. Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the ily image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.