The emoji ☺, known as the “Smiling Face,” is a classic symbol for happiness and contentment. It typically represents a simple, genuine smile and is used to convey a sense of joy, warmth, or friendliness.
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Meaning
Emotion
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Smiling Face, often used to express a simple, genuine sense of joy, warmth, or friendliness.
Happiness, contentment, friendliness
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Often used to convey a straightforward sense of happiness or approval, in a casual and friendly manner.
Similarly used to express contentment, happiness, or a warm, friendly sentiment.
Year it Began Trending
Primary Community
(The exact year is uncertain, but simple emoticons have been in use since the early days of digital communication.)
General internet users, especially in contexts of positive, friendly communication.
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Used to convey a sense of happiness or contentment in personal stories or messages.
Often used in captions and comments to express a positive, friendly attitude or simple joy.
Examples and Other Meanings:
“Had a great day at the park ☺” Emotion: Contentment, happiness Intention: Sharing a feeling of joy or satisfaction about a pleasant experience.
“Looking forward to the weekend ☺” Emotion: Anticipation, happiness Intention: Expressing positive feelings about an upcoming event or time period.