* *

See also: ** and *_*

*	U+002A, * ASTERISK

Basic Latin

Translingual

* *

(Internet) Encloses a word or phrase to indicate emphasis; especially, used in plain-text contexts to simulate italics or boldface.
Synonyms: / /, _ _

This is a *big* problem.
- 2020 May 26, “The White House is getting *very* worried about the Senate majority”, in CNN‎ (in English), retrieved 2 October 2020:
(chiefly Internet slang) Encloses an interpretation; an action described as if it were actually happening; in English, typically written in the third person.
Synonym: < >

I have something for you! *gives her a cookie*

*stares absentmindedly at the wall*

*facepalm*

*internal screaming*
- 2019 December 10, Yacht Club Games, Shovel Knight: King of Cards (in English), Nintendo 3DS, level/area: Spectral Ravine:
  [King Knight defeats Specter Knight.] / Specter Knight: '*PANT* YOU ARE IMPUDENT, BUT QUICK ON YOUR FEET... INTERESTING.'

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