right anger bubble
Unicode: 1F5EF
Description
A dark, stylized silhouette of a castle with multiple turrets, gates, and flags, set against a full moon.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > emotion
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Evokes a sense of mystery, fantasy, danger, or the supernatural. Often used to represent gothic themes, haunted places, or a foreboding atmosphere.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 7.0 (2014) as part of a larger set of symbols, including several related to places and objects. Its specific design suggests a haunted or gothic castle, making it popular for themes of horror, fantasy, and the supernatural.
Usage Examples
- Describing a haunted house: 'The old mansion looked like a 🗯 out of a horror movie.'
- Talking about fantasy literature: 'I'm reading a new vampire novel set in a Transylvanian 🗯.'
- Halloween decorations: 'Our yard is going to be a spooky 🗯 this year.'
- Gothic aesthetics: 'Loving this dark academia vibe, like a mysterious 🗯 in the mist.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with Halloween, horror stories, vampires, and historical medieval settings. Often used for 'spooky' or 'creepy' contexts.
East Asian culture:
Can also represent similar gothic or spooky themes, but less universally tied to specific holidays like Halloween. Might be used more broadly for fantasy settings or 'dark' aesthetics.