Smiling Face
aka
Blushing Smile·Outlined Smile
Classic Smiley·Gentle Smile·Soft Smile
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About
The Smiling Face emoji (☺️) is the gentle introvert of the emoji family—warm, approachable, and refreshingly understated. This is your go-to for moments when you want to convey genuine contentment without the theatrical energy of its more exuberant cousins. It's the emoji equivalent of a soft smile shared with a stranger or that peaceful feeling after a really good cup of coffee.
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Vibe & Tone
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- Category
- Smileys & Emotion
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When to use ☺️
- →Responding to a compliment graciously
- →Expressing quiet satisfaction with a personal achievement
- →Softening a potentially awkward text message
- →Showing appreciation for a thoughtful gesture
- →Conveying peaceful contentment
Keywords
smilingfacehappyoutlinedrelaxedsmilesmileysemotion
Related Concepts
wholesomepeacefulcontentmild happinesspolite smilegenuine joycalm happinesssweettendermodest smile
Unicode
- Codepoint
- 263A
- Unicode Version
- 6.1
- Added in Emoji
- 0.6
Did you know?
This emoji is actually one of the OG digital smileys, tracing its lineage back to the very first Unicode emoji set in 2010, making it a true veteran of digital expression—it's been spreading quiet joy since smartphones were still figuring out what they wanted to be when they grew up.
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