Heart on Fire Emoji ❤️‍🔥: What It Means & How to Respond

Did you just get a message with a heart on fire (also known as a fire heart) emoji ❤️‍🔥 and are wondering what the heck it means? Have no fear! This article covers what this emoji means when you get it from a girl or guy, how to use it, and how to reply when you get it. We’ll also cover ways to combine it with others to make your meaning perfectly clear.

Fire Heart Emoji ❤️‍🔥 Meaning: Quick Overview

A fire heart emoji ❤️‍🔥 usually means the sender has a burning passion for someone or something. You can use it to talk about love and devotion or lust and sexual passion for a person. You can also use it to talk about something you really like.

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Heart on Fire Emoji ❤️‍🔥 Meaning from a Girl or Guy

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It means burning passion or intensely liking someone or something. A heart on fire (or fire heart) emoji ❤️‍🔥 is a traditional red heart that’s engulfed in flames. It commonly means a strong love for someone or something. That love can be deeply romantic or sexual.^{[1]
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- It can also represent something they love, like a TV show, a pair of shoes, or a friend’s hairstyle.
- Some people feel that it carries a hint that the feeling is burning so hot that it will burn itself out.^{[2]
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- To interpret exactly what someone means when they send it to you, look at the context. If they’re replying to a picture of you, it might mean they really like what they see.
- If they use it while talking about a movie or book they’re reading, they’re probably telling you they really liked it or that there was a passionate scene.

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Using the Heart on Fire Emoji ❤️‍🔥

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Use the heart on fire emoji ❤️‍🔥 to express intense love and devotion. Think of it as another way to say you “burn with love” for someone. “Intense love” can also mean jealousy in some situations. Here are a few examples of ways to use this emoji to mean intense love:
- I’m so in love with you, I can’t sleep when you’re not with me. ❤️‍🔥
- I just read that ❤️‍🔥love letter❤️‍🔥 you sent me.
- The bride and groom are so in love. It’s like they have ❤️‍🔥inside of them.
- Our love burns so bright. ❤️‍🔥
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Try using it to represent lust or sexual passion. The fire heart ❤️‍🔥 is one of the sexiest emojis out there. Use it if you’re feeling frisky and want to let your partner know they’re in for a wild night. Here are a few examples:
- I can’t stop thinking about last night. ❤️‍🔥
- You’re the sexiest guy/girl I’ve ever seen. ❤️‍🔥
- I can’t concentrate when you’re wearing those pants.❤️‍🔥
- Oh, I don’t think we’ll be doing much talking tonight. ❤️‍🔥
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Use this emoji to represent your feelings for something you really like. The heart on fire emoji ❤️‍🔥 is the perfect one to use when you’re super into a movie, song, book, or hobby. It says you’re passionate about something. For example:
- Have you heard the new Taylor Swift song? It’s ❤️‍🔥
- I just started rock climbing. I can’t believe I’ve never done this before. ❤️‍🔥
- I’m reading this new book, and it is my soulmate. ❤️‍🔥
- I just saw the new Jordan Peele movie. OMG. ❤️‍🔥
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Hype up a friend with the heart on fire❤️‍🔥 emoji. When you want to give your friend a boost of confidence, use the heart on fire emoji ❤️‍🔥 like you would the fire emoji 🔥. The heart adds a little extra affection. Drop it at the end of a compliment, or it can stand alone as a comment. Here are a few examples:
- Girl. You look ❤️‍🔥in that skirt.
- WOW. That pic is incredible. ❤️‍🔥
- You look movie-star hot right now. ❤️‍🔥
- Dang, sis! ❤️‍🔥
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Show you’re ready to move on from love with the heart on fire emoji ❤️‍🔥. Sometimes, love burns so bright that it flames out. When that happens, use the fire heart emoji ❤️‍🔥 to show you’re learning, growing, and ready to face whatever comes next. For example:
- I caught him texting another girl, and I am done. ❤️‍🔥
- We broke up, and all I get is this awesome single life.❤️‍🔥
- Not her baby anymore. ❤️‍🔥
- Time to level up and leave that toxic relationship behind. ❤️‍🔥

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Replying to the Heart on Fire Emoji ❤️‍🔥

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Respond to the heart on fire emoji ❤️‍🔥 by sending one back. If you’re feeling the same passion, the easiest way to reply to a fire heart emoji ❤️‍🔥 is to send one right back. This can work in different contexts, for example:
- Them: I can’t wait to see you again. ❤️‍🔥
  You: Me, too. ❤️‍🔥
- Them: I can’t stop listening to the new Sabrina Carpenter song. ❤️‍🔥
  You: It’s sooo good! ❤️‍🔥
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Reply with a flirty emoji like a kissing face 😘 or heart eyes 😍. When you’re texting your sweetie and they send you a heart on fire ❤️‍🔥, mix things up by sending them another flirty emoji. For example”
- Them: You are completely distracting me. I can’t wait to see you tonight. ❤️‍🔥
  You: Looking forward to it. 😘
- Them: You’re so hot, I’m burning up right now. ❤️‍🔥
  You: Awww. Thank you! 😍
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Send a cute or flirty comment. If you want to dial up the heat, flirt a little with them to respond to the fire heart emoji ❤️‍🔥. This kind of response lets you be as subtle or in-your-face as you want. Here are a few examples:
- Them: I couldn’t take my eyes off you today ❤️‍🔥
  You: You’re looking pretty fire today, too!
- Them: NGL, you’re making me a little hot under the collar right now ❤️‍🔥
  You: Better call the fire department!
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Tell them how you feel about receiving the heart on fire emoji ❤️‍🔥. Whether you’re flattered or a little uncomfortable, it’s always a good idea to be straightforward about your feelings. Sometimes, emojis can be tough to figure out. By telling the other person how it makes you feel, it gives them a chance to clarify what they meant. Here are a few examples of straightforward responses:
- Them: You are so amazing. I can’t stop staring. ❤️‍🔥
  You: Thank you, but I’m not sure we’re at that stage yet.
- Them: Lookin’ good, hot stuff! ❤️‍🔥
  You: Thank you so much! That makes me feel like a rock star!

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Heart on Fire Emoji ❤️‍🔥 Combinations

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Combine the heart on fire emoji ❤️‍🔥 with others to give it a new meaning. Here are a few examples of ways to combine the heart on fire emoji with others to express your emotions clearly:^{[3]
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- 😏❤️‍🔥– a hot person
- 💏❤️‍🔥💋– passionate romance
- ❤️‍🔥🥵– all hot and bothered
- ❤️‍🔥🥩– passion for grilling
- 📝💌❤️‍🔥– love letter
- ❤️‍🔥🥶– blowing hot and cold
- 👨🏻‍💼💋💌❤️‍🔥– be my valentine
- 😍📽❤️‍🔥– favorite movie
- ❤️‍🔥✨– magical love

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When did the heart on fire emoji ❤️‍🔥 come out?

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This emoji was added to Emoji in 2020. The red heart emoji ❤️ and the fire emoji 🔥 were combined to make the heart on fire emoji ❤️‍🔥.^{[4]
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- On unsupported platforms, it will appear as the red heart emoji followed by the fire emoji ❤️🔥.

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Making a Fire Heart Emoji ❤️‍🔥

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Copying and pasting is the simplest way to make a heart on fire emoji. Find an image of the heart on fire emoji. (This one will work: ❤️‍🔥) Select it and then press CTRL + C on a PC or Command + C on an Apple computer.
- On an iPhone, select the emoji and tap “Copy.” Then, tap where you want the emoji to be and tap “Paste.”
- On an Android, tap and hold the emoji. Tap “Copy” from the menu that pops up. Then, tap the spot where you want to put the emoji. Tap “Paste.”
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Open the character viewer to open the heart on fire emoji ❤️‍🔥 on Mac. To type symbols on a Mac, open the menu by pressing Fn/🌐-E, or choose Edit > Emoji & Symbols. Click on the heart on fire emoji ❤️‍🔥 to place it in the selected text field.^{[5]
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- Another way to add the heart on fire emoji on Mac is to type “heart on fire” and then press Fn/🌐-E.
- Hit “Return” to replace the words “heart on fire” with the suggested emoji.
- Click on the down arrow to see more emoji suggestions.
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Use Unicode input to add the heart on fire emoji ❤️‍🔥 in Linux. Open an application that accepts Unicode, a text editor, or a web browser. Press CTRL+Shift+U to start the Unicode entry mode. Then release the keys.
- Type the following code to make the heart on fire emoji: 2764 FE0F 200D 1F525
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Use HTML code to add the heart on fire emoji ❤️‍🔥 to your website or blog. A web browser uses HTML code to determine how to display a web page. HTML allows you to copy, display, and size emojis just like any other character, as long as you know the code.^{[6]
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- Use the following code to make a fire heart emoji in HTML: ❤️‍🔥

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Other Popular Heart Emojis

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There are many heart emojis available to express your love. If you’re not ready to use such an intense and emotionally charged emoji, try one of these other heart emojis to express your feelings:
- 💕 Double Heart – love is in the air
- 💗 Growing Heart – falling in love
- 💓 Beating Heart – intense love
- 💘 Heart with Arrow – Valentine’s Day
- 💝 Heart with Ribbon – giving your heart to someone
- 💖 Sparkle Heart – Love and affection with a hint of playfulness
- 💞 Revolving Hearts – mutual understanding or overwhelming joy
- 💔 Broken Heart – sadness, suffering, or betrayal
- ❣️ Heart Exclamation – enthusiasm or agreement

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Heart on Fire in Other Languages

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Refer to this emoji in other languages. If you’re interested in discussing the heart on fire emoji in another language, here are some common translations:
- Arabic – قلب يحترق
- Chinese – 火上之心
- Chinese (Traditional) – 火熱的心
- French – cœur enflammé
- German – Herz in Flammen
- Hindi – दिल जलना
- Italian – cuore in fiamme
- Japanese – 燃えるハート
- Korean – 불 난 하트
- Portuguese – coração em chamas
- Spanish – corazón en llamas
- Turkish – ateşli kalp