Used when you’re surprised, impressed, or quietly amazed. It’s a soft “oh!”—not shock or fear, just genuine wonder or disbelief.
Your friend tells you they just got engaged after only three months of dating.
Wait, already?! 😯
😯
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- U+1F62F
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- Fully-qualified
- Emoji version
- E1.0
hushed face
Definitions & examples
Can also express polite surprise or admiration—like when someone shares unexpected good news and you’re pleasantly taken aback.
In Japanese chats, 😯 can lean toward “えっ！”—a startled but not negative reaction, often used to keep the conversation flowing when something surprising happens.
Don’t mix it up with 😲 or 😮—those look louder and more dramatic, while 😯 feels gentle and introspective.
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Differences between 😯 (hushed face) and 😮 (face with open mouth)
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Both 😯 hushed face and 😮 face with open mouth convey surprise, wonder, and disbelief, sharing a neutral, non-threatening tone that expresses genuine amazement rather than alarm. The difference is in intensity and context: 😯 hushed face reads softer and more intimate—it's the quiet, breathy “oh” you might send for a small, tender revelation or a subtle compliment, suitable for close conversations or restrained reactions—whereas 😮 face with open mouth is broader and more openly expressive, the wide-eyed “whoa!” you’d use for larger surprises, impressive news, or moments that call for a clear, neutral display of astonishment. Use 😯 to communicate gentle admiration, quiet awe, or a muted, personal response; use 😮 to show overt wonder, public amazement, or a stronger but still non-alarmist reaction.
Usage
You might pick 😯 if you’re responding privately to a sweet photo, a low-key compliment, or a small-but-meaningful surprise, because it feels softer and more intimate. Choose 😮 if you’re reacting to big news, an impressive achievement, or an unexpected event where an open, neutral expression of amazement fits better.
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