🦍 Gorilla Emoji

Technical Details

Name

Gorilla

Short Name

:gorilla:

Unicode

U+1F98D

Unicode Version

3.0

Release Year

2016

Subcategory

Animal Mammal

Platform Support

Apple Google Twitter Facebook

Has Skin Tones

No

Platform Renderings

Unicode standard sample

Unicode

GORILLA emoji in Apple's design style - Unicode 1F98D

Apple Style

GORILLA emoji in Google's design style - Unicode 1F98D

Google Style

GORILLA emoji in Twitter's design style - Unicode 1F98D

Twitter Style

GORILLA emoji in Facebook's design style - Unicode 1F98D

Facebook Style

SVG Code

<svg width="128" height="128" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <text
    x="64"
    y="64"
    font-size="96"
    text-anchor="middle"
    dominant-baseline="middle"
    font-family="serif"
  >🦍</text>
</svg>

Emoji Meaning

Meaning

A gorilla depicted as a large, powerful primate with a broad chest, strong arms, and a prominent brow ridge. The coloration varies by platform, typically ranging from black to grey. Represents the gorilla species, emphasizing its strength and intelligence. Part of the Animals & Nature category, specifically within the animal-mammal subcategory.

Common Uses

  • Referring to the gorilla species: 'The mountain gorilla 🦍 is critically endangered.'
  • Symbolizing strength or power: 'He lifted the heavy box with the strength of a 🦍.'
  • In cultural references: 'That movie with the giant 🦍 was a blockbuster hit!'

Example Sentences

  • The zoo's new exhibit features a family of 🦍.
  • She was amazed by the intelligence of the 🦍 at the sanctuary.
  • The athlete's performance was 🦍-like in its power and precision.

Frequently Asked Questions