kissing face with smiling eyes

πŸ˜™

kissing face with smiling eyes

Used to send a sweet, gentle kiss β€” friendly or affectionate, not as flirty as 😘. It feels caring and soft, like a β€œgoodnight” or β€œthanks, love ya” kind of vibe.

  • You’re saying goodbye to your boyfriend after a cozy video call.

    Sleep tight πŸ˜™

Unicode
U+1F619
Variant status
Fully-qualified
Emoji version
E1.0
General

Can also be used platonically, like sending affection to a close friend or family member β€” it’s more β€œwarm” than β€œromantic.”

Cross-cultural

In Japanese chats, πŸ˜™ is often seen as cute and innocent rather than romantic. It’s closer to a friendly β€œchu” sound effect than a passionate kiss.

Heads-up

Don’t use πŸ˜™ with coworkers or casual acquaintances β€” it can be read as overly intimate or confusing.

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Differences between πŸ˜™ (kissing face with smiling eyes) and πŸ˜— (kissing face)

Both faces share a puckered mouth and a gentle expression. πŸ˜™ conveys a sweet, soft kiss with smiling eyes, conveying warmth and affection. πŸ˜— reads more neutral, with closed eyes absent and a quieter vibe. The tone of πŸ˜— is subtler and calmer, less overtly cheerful than πŸ˜™. Contexts for πŸ˜— lean toward mild fondness and polite gratitude, while it lacks the playful brightness that smiling eyes add.

Usage

You might send πŸ˜™ when you want to sound especially warm, affectionate, or playfulβ€”like a sweet goodnight or a cozy thank-you. You might send πŸ˜— when you prefer a softer, more neutral kiss to express mild fondness or polite gratitude.

Differences between πŸ˜™ (kissing face with smiling eyes) and 😚 (kissing face with closed eyes)

Both are smiling kissing faces with puckered lips. πŸ˜™ conveys a sweet, gentle kiss, friendly and light in tone. 😚 feels warmer and softer, with closed eyes that add emotional depth. It suggests tenderness and gratitude more than playful cheer. The mood of 😚 leans toward intimate affection and heartfelt warmth, contrasting with the breezy, casual affection of πŸ˜™.

Usage

For friendly, casual affection such as a light goodnight or a soft thank-you, use πŸ˜™. For moments of deeper tenderness, sincere gratitude, or intimate affection, use 😚.

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