face with open mouth

๐Ÿ˜ฎ

face with open mouth

Shows genuine surprise, wonder, or disbelief. Itโ€™s the wide-eyed โ€œwhoa!โ€ face youโ€™d use when something unexpected or impressive happens โ€” neutral in tone, not shocked in a bad way, just openly amazed.

  • You just saw your friendโ€™s new apartment for the first time โ€” and itโ€™s way nicer than you expected.

    Wait, this place is actually amazing ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

Unicode
U+1F62E
Variant status
Fully-qualified
Emoji version
E1.0
General

Sometimes used to show admiration or mild awe โ€” like a quiet โ€œwow.โ€

Cross-cultural

In Japanese chats, ๐Ÿ˜ฎ is often paired with expressions like โ€œใˆใฃ!?โ€ or โ€œใ™ใ”ใ„!โ€ to emphasize surprise or discovery, carrying a tone closer to โ€œOh, really?โ€ rather than astonishment.

Heads-up

Be careful not to mix it up with ๐Ÿ˜ฒ or ๐Ÿ˜ง; those look more shocked or anxious, while ๐Ÿ˜ฎ stays neutral and friendly.

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Differences between ๐Ÿ˜ฎ (face with open mouth) and ๐Ÿ˜ฏ (hushed face)

Both are wide-eyed faces. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ conveys genuine surprise and open amazement. It feels neutral and slightly exuberant, like an audible whoa. ๐Ÿ˜ฏ is softer and more reserved. Its wonder is quiet, inward, and intimate. The tone is subdued rather than exclamatory, with a gentle hush instead of a loud reaction. Where ๐Ÿ˜ฎ broadcasts astonishment, ๐Ÿ˜ฏ suggests a private, contemplative disbelief. The difference lies in volume and warmth, one outgoing and vivid, the other inward and tender.

Usage

Use ๐Ÿ˜ฎ when you react aloud to surprising news, an impressive accomplishment, or an obvious wow-worthy moment that calls for a bold, neutral exclamation. Use ๐Ÿ˜ฏ when you want to respond with quieter amazement, muted admiration, or a gentle, contemplative surprise that maintains a soft tone.

Differences between ๐Ÿ˜ฎ (face with open mouth) and ๐Ÿ˜ง (anguished face)

Both are open-mouthed faces with wide eyes. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ conveys genuine surprise and neutral wonder. It reads as an amazed, curious reaction to something unexpected. ๐Ÿ˜ง shifts toward discomfort and regret, its expression weighted with upset and awkwardness. The tone of ๐Ÿ˜ง is softer and more sorrowful, implying emotional distress rather than neutral amazement. While ๐Ÿ˜ฎ feels breathable and open, ๐Ÿ˜ง feels tight and heavy, suggesting sympathy or self-reproach. The two share a stunned look yet convey very different emotional temperatures and relational meanings.

Usage

You might use ๐Ÿ˜ฎ face with open mouth to react to surprising but pleasant news or an impressive achievement in a neutral, amazed way. Use ๐Ÿ˜ง anguished face to express regret, sympathy, or discomfort when something goes wrong or feels emotionally difficult.

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