Keypoints:
- The 😊 emoji, used to express positive emotions such as joy, serenity and gratitude, is also used to show shyness and modesty.
- On Snapchat, this emoji indicates frequent contact, but not the number one best friend; it's also popular for showing contentment, positive vibes, tenderness and innocent flirting.
- The 😊 emoji can be combined with other emojis to send wordless messages, such as showing amorous embarrassment (😊+❤️️) or an angel's face (👼+😊).
Using emojis lets you send more "human", animated messages. Indeed, the various emoticons bring a real dynamism to every sentence you write.
This makes it easy for the other person to understand what you mean. In fact, that's why emojis encourage engagement on social networks.
Among the most commonly used emojis is the 😊 emoji, a classic. What's it called and how can we describe it? Let's find out in this article the meaning of smiley smiley and the emoji combinations possible with its use. Alucare.fr tells you all about this emoji! We're off.
What is the meaning of the 😊 emoji?
This emoji is one of the emojis approved by the update Unicode 15.1 in September 2023. It's used to express emotion, happiness, or something strong. Sometimes we receive an unpleasant message, but we respond with this emoticon to show our kindness to the person chatting with us.
Fancy using this smiling face emoji 😊 to describe how you feel about someone? If so, discover the different meanings of this emoji below:
- The 😊 emoji can stand for serenity, of the joy, of the gaîtéor the gratitude, a gentle laugh.
- Sometimes it can also mean a little romancebut only timidly.
- It is very close to theemoji smiling face and theshy emoji who kisses with eyes closed. However, with squinted eyes, a sign of rejoicing and the red marks on either side (or on the cheeks, depending on the application or platform), this emoji expresses both the shyness and the modesty and the feeling of fullness.
- In the French language, this emoji can also reflect a feeling of kindness or politeness.
Here are the emoji meanings:
Shyness
When you're talking with someone you like, especially in a rather intimate tone, this emoji can be used to show that the discussion is between you and them. a little intimidatingbut in the right direction.
Modesty and authentic joy
When someone compliments you, you can respond by simply writing thank you with this emoji to show your appreciation. modesty and of humility.
Furthermore, the smile accompanied by the red marks is naturally interpreted as a joy, a fulfillment, a pleasureand above all, a sense of well-being.
What is the smiley face called 😊?
This emoji belongs to the smiley face emoji family created by Harvey Ball. The smiley face emoji is a smiley face colored yellow, with a smile and two dots instead of (open) eyes.
The difference is that this emoji lacks the dots that represent open eyes, and features red cheeks. The eyes on this emoji are squinted. It's a "smiling face with laughing eyes". With red cheeks, it's most commonly known as : "Shy and smiling emoji".
This emoji is classified as a "Smileys & Emoticon" and "smiley face" emoji, with "^^" as the text variant. Even though it looks different on different platforms, this emoji is growing in popularity year after year on the various social networks.
What does the 😊 emoji mean on Snapchat?
On Snapchat, if you see this emoji next to a contact's icon, it means you message them frequently, but they're not your number one best friend.
How and when to use this smiley?
If you want to use this smiling face with laughing eyes 😊 emoji in your messages, posts or comments, here are some ideal situations to use it:
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The meaning of this little symbol is joy. If your mood is excellent and nothing can discourage you, share a 😊, on your notes, stories, text message, etc. Whether it's your pride in something you've achieved, your excitement about an upcoming event or simply the beauty of the present moment, this little symbol expresses the full extent of your happiness.
Show a positive vibe:
Do you want to be in the best possible mental condition? His quiet smile declares to everyone that you only accept positivity. If you want to express your gratitude for everything you have and inspire someone, the 😊 emoji will express all your gratitude.
A symbol of tenderness
If you want to provoke many emotions, opt for an emoji with a smiling face 😊. It can also be used to respond to a multitude of adorable things. If something seems too cute to be real, use this emoji to express your love. In that case, you can also use it with the smiley face emoji with heart-shaped eyes 😍!
When someone sends the 😊 emoji, they may want to soften the tone of their message, regardless of the language used.
To flirt
You can flirt innocently with this little symbol. Feel like declaring your love for someone but don't know where to start? Send them an adorable, respectful remark with a 😊, you can have it accompanied by a heart emoji!
Chances are she'll send you a smile in response (or at worst, a laugh). Although this emoji isn't a sign of flirtation in every language, in French you can make good use of it to show your love and affection in the sweetest way possible!
What combinations are possible with the smiley 😊?
By knowing its meanings, you know when to use thesmiling emoji and shy. However, you can also use it in combination with other emojis to send wordless messages, as we show you in this table :
| Messages without words | Emoji Combinations |
| The embarrassment of love | 😊+❤️️ |
| Shy towards the cameras | 📷+😊 |
| Angel Face | 👼+😊 |
| To buy medicines | 🤒+💊+😊 |
| Gift exchange | 👪+🎁+😊 |
| Walk with your loved one | 😊+❤️️+✨+👣 |
In short, these are just some of the meanings of the smiling and shy emoji. Now you can use it in your text conversations. Yes, this smiley shows that you don't necessarily have to show your teeth to show your emotions when you're happy.
Now that you know a little more about this classic 😊 emoji, discover also the meaning and significance of the emoji 🥺 or the 🤗 emoji to add charm to your next exchanges.
See also our other articles on smileys, such as :
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