feelingmarker

noun
UK /ˈfiːlɪŋˌmɑːkə/
US /ˈfiːlɪŋˌmɑːrkər/

A feelingmarker is a little sign that shows how someone feels.

The smiley face on her chart was a feelingmarker that showed she was happy.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A word or phrase in a story that hints at a character's emotions.

The writer used the feelingmarker 'her hands shook' to show the girl was scared.

3. A symbol on a screen or app that shows a user's mood.

He tapped the sad feelingmarker to tell his friend how he felt.

4. A physical object, like a colored card, used to show feelings in a group.

Each child held up a feelingmarker card to show if they were calm or upset.