Smiley

usgb/ˈsmaɪli/
noun

A facial expression that shows happiness, made using keyboard characters.

She sent me a text with a smiley to show that she was happy.
Visual representation of "smiley" - A facial expression that shows happiness, made using keyboard characters.

Often appears as...

  • send a smiley
  • create a smiley

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "smiley"
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Text Communication

Used in digital messages to convey emotions, often to soften a message or express joke.

Illustration for Text Communication
I'm on my way! 🙂
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Positive Reinforcement

Helps to confirm something in a friendly, agreeable manner in digital conversations.

Illustration for Positive Reinforcement
Thanks for your help! 😊
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Not for Formal Use

Avoid in formal emails or documents, smileys are casual and might seem unprofessional.

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(No example needed, avoid smileys in formal contexts.)
Visual representation of the word "Smiley"

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