Used to show warm, genuine happiness or quiet contentment. It’s calm, polite, and slightly shy — like a soft smile instead of a big laugh.
Your friend says they finally got the job they really wanted, and you’re sincerely happy for them.
That’s amazing news, I’m so proud of you ☺️
You’re catching up with a friend online and they say something that genuinely makes you smile — like a sweet memory or inside joke.
Haha I still remember that day ☺️ it makes me smile every time
Often used to show gentle gratitude or reassurance, like a soft “I appreciate it” that keeps the mood calm and friendly. It can also soften a correction or request so it doesn’t feel harsh.
After you share a new piece in your Discord server’s #art-updates channel, a member leaves a sweet compliment. You want to sound genuinely happy but stay modest.
Aww thanks—that really means a lot, and I’m happy you’re here ☺️
Reads as modest, slightly shy happiness—closer to “てれる/照れ” vibes—similar to kaomoji like (^_^) or (´︶`). In chats it may feel polite and low-key rather than excited.
On some platforms the blushy look can come off a bit flirty or overly personal, especially at work. Overusing ☺️ may also read as passive-aggressive in tense threads—if in doubt, switch to 🙂 or plain text.
See what they share and how they differ to choose the right one.
More on smiling face with smiling eyes
☺️ smiling face and 😊 smiling face with smiling eyes both convey warmth, friendliness, and positive emotion, making them suitable for polite, amiable exchanges; they share a gentle, non-exuberant tone that reads as sincere rather than boisterous. The differences are subtle: ☺️ smiling face leans more toward quiet contentment and a slightly shy, soft smile—ideal for expressing calm happiness or modest pleasure—whereas 😊 smiling face with smiling eyes communicates warmth coupled with gratitude and a reassuring friendliness, often implying appreciation or relief; use ☺️ for gentle, reserved warmth and personal comfort, and choose 😊 when you want to add an extra layer of thankful, affirming sentiment or to convey that you’re pleased and grateful in a soft, sincere way.
Use ☺️ to quietly show that you’re pleased, content, or politely happy in everyday personal messages. Use 😊 to express warm appreciation or gentle gratitude, signaling that you’re sincerely glad and friendly.
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