Shows big, open-mouthed surprise—like “WOW!” It’s the go-to emoji for total shock, disbelief, or something way beyond what you expected.
Your coworker says they just won $10,000 in a raffle.
No way, that’s insane 😲
astonished face
😲astonished face
Definitions & examples
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- Unicode
- U+1F632
- Variant status
- Fully-qualified
- Emoji version
- E0.6
Sometimes used playfully to react to gossip or dramatic news, like “You did WHAT?!” energy.
In Japanese chats, 😲 overlaps with “びっくり！” (surprise), often used for comic exaggeration rather than true shock—think anime-style reactions.
Too many 😲 in a row can make your message sound sarcastic; one is enough to show you’re genuinely surprised.
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Differences between 😲 (astonished face) and 🤯 (exploding head)
Both show wide eyes and open mouths. 😲 conveys broad, literal shock and disbelief, like a loud wow. 🤯 has a more intense, mind-blown tone. It signals an overwhelming mental reaction, a sense that something has shattered expectations or comprehension. The emotion feels more extreme and dramatic than 😲, bordering on awe, madness, or sensory overload. While 😲 reads as straightforward surprise, 🤯 carries extra flair and theatricality, suggesting the experience left a lasting impression on thought rather than just a momentary jolt.
Usage
You might use 😲 astonished face for a sudden, unexpected announcement that leaves you speechless; please choose it for straightforward shock. Use 🤯 exploding head for something astonishingly clever, confusing, or overwhelmingly impressive; please choose it when you want to convey being mind-blown.
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🤯
exploding head
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- Smileys & Emotion
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- face-unwell
😮
face with open mouth
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- Smileys & Emotion
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- face-concerned
😯
hushed face
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- Smileys & Emotion
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- face-concerned