diff --git a/modules/checkers/syntax/README.org b/modules/checkers/syntax/README.org
index 80857885a..e2a3ff211 100644
--- a/modules/checkers/syntax/README.org
+++ b/modules/checkers/syntax/README.org
@@ -16,6 +16,8 @@ This module provides syntax checking and error highlighting, powered by
   *Requires GUI Emacs.*
 - +flymake :: Leverages the inbuilt [[doom-package:flymake]] for error and
   diagnostics highlighting.
+- +icons :: Use unicode icons rather than ASCII prefixes in error tooltips or
+  childframes.
 
 ** Packages
 - [[doom-package:flycheck]]
diff --git a/modules/checkers/syntax/config.el b/modules/checkers/syntax/config.el
index 5108ba7ee..370c76c6d 100644
--- a/modules/checkers/syntax/config.el
+++ b/modules/checkers/syntax/config.el
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@
   :commands flycheck-popup-tip-show-popup flycheck-popup-tip-delete-popup
   :hook (flycheck-mode . +syntax-init-popups-h)
   :config
-  (setq flycheck-popup-tip-error-prefix "X ")
+  (setq flycheck-popup-tip-error-prefix (if (modulep! +icons) "⚠ " "[!] "))
 
   ;; HACK: Only display the flycheck popup if we're in normal mode (for evil
   ;;   users) or if no selection or completion is active. This popup can
@@ -71,9 +71,13 @@
   :unless (modulep! +flymake)
   :hook (flycheck-mode . +syntax-init-popups-h)
   :config
-  (setq flycheck-posframe-warning-prefix "! "
-        flycheck-posframe-info-prefix "··· "
-        flycheck-posframe-error-prefix "X ")
+  (if (modulep! +icons)
+      (setq flycheck-posframe-warning-prefix "⚠ "
+            flycheck-posframe-info-prefix "ⓘ "
+            flycheck-posframe-error-prefix "⚠ ")
+    (setq flycheck-posframe-warning-prefix "[?] "
+          flycheck-posframe-info-prefix "[i] "
+          flycheck-posframe-error-prefix "[!] "))
 
   ;; HACK: Hide the flycheck posframe immediately on the next keypress/user
   ;;   action, otherwise it lingers until the next time the user is idle.