What Do All the Smiley Face Emoji Mean?

[LucasWilson]

I often see different smiley face emojis and get confused about their meanings. Can someone explain what all the smiley face emojis mean and how they’re usually used?

 

[louisegrant]

Some common meanings:

– General happiness

– Big smile or excitement

– Warmth, gratitude, or shyness

– Cool, confident attitude

– Nervous laughter

– Flirtation or smugness

Emojis tend to rely on writing meaning and intonation.

 

[ElijahThomas]

Smiley face emojis generally convey positive emotions, but specific ones indicate nuances:

• Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes: Genuine happiness.
• Slightly Smiling Face: Contentment or politeness.
• Face with Tears of Joy: Laughing very hard.
• Grinning Face with Smiling Eyes: Excitement or mischievousness.
• Winking Face: Playfulness or sarcasm.