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The original yellow circular face icon created by Harvey Ball in 1963, which inspired the design of modern face emoji. Face Emojis: Every Face You Need
Face emojis are the heart of digital communication. They transform a plain text message into something with tone, nuance, and personality. The Unicode standardUnicode Standard
The complete character encoding system maintained by the Unicode Consortium, defining characters, properties, algorithms, and encoding forms. includes well over 100 face and smiley emojis, covering every possible human emotion from pure joy to deep sadness, from silly to sinister.
This complete list organizes every smiley and face emojiEmoji
A Japanese word (絵文字) meaning 'picture character' — small graphical symbols used in digital communication to express ideas, emotions, and objects. by category so you can find exactly the right expression for any message.
Happy and Positive Face Emojis
These are the faces of good vibes, laughter, and positivity — the emojis that light up a conversation.
😀 Grinning Face — Pure, open-mouthed happiness. The quintessential happy emoji, though sometimes read as slightly forced or intense compared to warmer options.
😃 Grinning Face with Big Eyes — Even wider eyes than 😀, conveying excitement and enthusiasm.
😄 Grinning Face with Smiling Eyes — One of the warmest happy faces, with eyes that genuinely smile (Duchenne smile). More authentic-feeling than 😀.
😁 Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes — An ear-to-ear grin. Used for excitement, pride, and triumph.
😆 Grinning Squinting Face — Laughing so hard the eyes squeeze shut. Great for something genuinely funny.
😅 Grinning Face with Sweat — Relief mixed with embarrassment, or nervous laughter. "That was close 😅"
🤣 Rolling on the Floor Laughing — The most extreme laughter emoji. Reserved for something truly hilarious.
😂 Face with Tears of Joy — The most-used emoji in the world, year after year. Laughter so intense it brings tears. The gold standard for "that's so funny."
🙂 Slightly Smiling Face — Subtle, restrained positivity. Also frequently used with a passive-aggressive or knowing undertone depending on context.
🙃 Upside-Down Face — Sarcasm, silliness, or a playful "everything is fine (it's not fine)" energy. Widely used for irony.
😊 Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes — Warm, genuine happiness. The rosy-cheeked, soft smile. One of the most beloved face emojis.
☺️ Smiling Face — Classic, old-school smiley. Simple and warm. Often used for gentle affection.
😇 Smiling Face with Halo — Innocence, being well-behaved, or ironic angelicness ("Who, me? 😇").
🥰 Smiling Face with Hearts — Love, adoration, or feeling loved. Hearts floating around the face.
😍 Smiling Face with Heart-Eyes — Intense admiration or attraction. "This pizza is amazing 😍"
🤩 Star-Struck — Awe and excitement, like meeting a celebrity or seeing something incredible.
😘 Face Blowing a Kiss — Sending a kiss, affection, love. Flirtatious or warmly affectionate depending on context.
😗 Kissing Face — Puckered lips for a kiss or a whistle.
😙 Kissing Face with Smiling Eyes — A warm, happy kiss — more affectionate than 😗.
😚 Kissing Face with Closed Eyes — A deep, sincere kiss. Rosy cheeks add warmth.
😋 Face Savoring Food — Delicious! "That meal was incredible 😋"
😛 Face with Tongue — Playful teasing or silliness.
😜 Winking Face with Tongue — Joking, mischief, or a flirtatious tease.
🤪 Zany Face — Wild, goofy energy. Full silliness mode activated.
😝 Squinting Face with Tongue — Maximum silliness, sticking tongue out dramatically.
🤑 Money-Mouth Face — Thinking about money, excited about a deal, or greed.
Affectionate and Love-Struck Faces
🥲 Smiling Face with Tear — Bittersweet emotion — touched, moved, or trying not to cry while smiling. Added in 2020 and immediately resonated.
🤭 Face with Hand Over Mouth — Giggling, gossip, or "oops!" A conspiratorial whisper.
🥹 Face Holding Back Tears — Deeply moved, trying not to cry from joy or emotion. Added in 2022.
🫠 Melting Face — Embarrassment, extreme heat, or gradually losing composure. Added in 2021, became immediately popular for expressing overwhelm.
Winking and Playful Faces
😉 Winking Face — Flirting, joking, or sharing a secret. One of the most versatile playful emojis.
🤔 Thinking Face — Pondering, skepticism, or "hmm, let me consider that." Often used sarcastically.
🤫 Shushing Face — "Quiet!" or sharing a secret.
🤥 Lying Face — Referencing Pinocchio's growing nose, used for lies or exaggeration.
😬 Grimacing Face — Awkward tension, cringe, or nervousness. "That's... fine 😬"
Sad and Negative Face Emojis
😞 Disappointed Face — Letdown or sadness about something that didn't work out.
😟 Worried Face — Anxiety or concern.
😔 Pensive Face — Melancholy, thoughtful sadness. Quiet introspection.
😣 Persevering Face — Straining through difficulty. "This is so hard 😣"
😖 Confounded Face — Frustrated and overwhelmed simultaneously.
😫 Tired Face — Exhaustion and exasperation. "I can't do this anymore 😫"
😩 Weary Face — Extreme tiredness or despair.
🥺 Pleading Face — The iconic "puppy dog eyes" emoji. Begging, hoping, or looking absolutely adorable while asking for something.
😢 Crying Face — Genuine sadness, with a single tear. Softer than 😭.
😭 Loudly Crying Face — Intense sadness, grief — or used hyperbolically for something so funny or beautiful it brings tears.
😦 Frowning Face with Open Mouth — Surprise mixed with concern.
😧 Anguished Face — Distress and shock.
😨 Fearful Face — Fear or shock, wide-eyed.
😰 Anxious Face with Sweat — Stressed and worried, with a cold sweat.
😥 Sad but Relieved Face — A mix of disappointment and relief. "It's over, at least 😥"
Surprised and Shocked Faces
😮 Face with Open Mouth — Surprise, shock, or "wow."
😯 Hushed Face — Quiet shock or awe.
😲 Astonished Face — Major surprise. Mouth agape, eyes wide.
🤯 Exploding Head — Mind blown. Total overload of information or amazement.
😱 Face Screaming in Fear — The Munch-style scream. Extreme shock, horror, or dramatic reaction.
Angry and Negative Faces
😠 Angry Face — General anger or irritation.
😡 Pouting Face — Intense anger, red-faced fury.
🤬 Face with Symbols on Mouth — Cursing or extreme anger (the symbols represent expletives).
😤 Face with Steam from Nose — Proud defiance, frustration, or determination. "I'll show them 😤"
Sick, Hurt, and Tired Faces
🤒 Face with Thermometer — Being sick or feeling ill.
🤕 Face with Head-Bandage — Injured or hurt.
🤢 Nauseated Face — Disgust or physical nausea.
🤮 Face Vomiting — Extreme disgust, or actually being sick.
🤧 Sneezing Face — Sick with a cold, allergies, or sometimes used for crying while blowing one's nose.
🥵 Hot Face — Overheated, flustered, or finding someone very attractive.
🥶 Cold Face — Freezing cold, or an icy reception.
🥴 Woozy Face — Drunk, dizzy, or overwhelmed.
😵 Face with Crossed-Out Eyes — Knocked out, dizzy, or completely overwhelmed.
🤤 Drooling Face — Intense desire or appetite. Food, a person, or anything irresistible.
😴 Sleeping Face — Tired or bored to the point of falling asleep.
Silly and Costume Faces
🤓 Nerd Face — Smart, geeky, or bookish. Enthusiastically used by self-described nerds.
🧐 Face with Monocle — Scrutiny, skepticism, or a refined "I'm examining this closely."
🥸 Disguised Face — Incognito, undercover, or going in disguise. Added in 2021.
🤠 Cowboy Hat Face — Western vibes, adventure, or "yeehaw" energy.
🥳 Partying Face — Celebrating! Birthdays, achievements, and good times.
😈 Smiling Face with Horns — Mischief, devilish behavior, or teasing. Sometimes used to hint at naughty intentions.
👿 Angry Face with Horns — More intense evil or anger than 😈.
💀 Skull — "I'm dead (laughing)" is the most common modern usage. Also used for danger or dark humor.
☠️ Skull and Crossbones — Poison, danger, or pirate themes. Also used like 💀 for humor.
🤡 Clown Face — Foolishness, someone acting like a clown, or absurdist humor.
👻 Ghost — Spooky, Halloween, or "ghosting" someone.
💩 Pile of Poo — Humor, nonsense, or literal poop. A classic.
👽 Alien — Extraterrestrial, weird behavior, or feeling like an outsider.
🤖 Robot — Automation, tech, or feeling robotic/emotionless.
🎃 Jack-O-Lantern — Halloween. Technically not a face emoji but very expressive.
Cat Face Emojis
UnicodeUnicode
Universal character encoding standard that assigns a unique number to every character across all writing systems and symbol sets, including emoji. includes a complete parallel set of cat versions of the main smiley emotions:
😺 Grinning Cat · 😸 Grinning Cat with Smiling Eyes · 😹 Cat with Tears of Joy · 😻 Smiling Cat with Heart-Eyes · 😼 Cat with Wry Smile · 😽 Kissing Cat · 🙀 Weary Cat · 😿 Crying Cat · 😾 Pouting Cat
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