smiley

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smiley

A child draws a smiley face on a piece of paper.

Definition

Noun: 1. A simple representation of a smiling human face: A "smiley" is a stylized, typically yellow, circular graphic depicting a smiling face, used to express happiness or friendliness in digital communication. 2. An emoticon of a smiling face: The term can also refer to the basic textual emoticon formed using punctuation marks, such as :) or :-), which represents a smiling face.

Usage
  • The smiley is one of the most universally recognized symbols in online chat and text messaging.
  • You can add a smiley to the end of your message to show you are joking or to convey a positive tone.
  • The classic yellow smiley face was popularized in the 1960s before becoming a digital icon.
Examples
  • "Her email was full of smileys, which made it feel very warm and friendly."
  • "I always end my texts to my grandmother with a smiley so she knows I'm happy."
  • "The original smiley emoticon was created using a colon, a hyphen, and a parenthesis :‑)."
Advanced Usage
  • "Smiley face": This is a common two-word variant used to specify the graphic or symbol explicitly.
    • He drew a simple smiley face on the note.
  • The concept has evolved into a vast array of emojis, which are more detailed and standardized pictorial representations of emotions, objects, and ideas.
Variants and Related Words
  • Smiley (adjective, informal): Having or showing a smile; cheerful in appearance.
    • He had a smiley demeanor that put everyone at ease. (Note: This adjectival use is less common than the noun form).
  • Emoticon: A broader term for a facial expression pictorially represented by punctuation marks and letters.
  • Emoji: A small digital image or icon used to express an idea or emotion in electronic communication, which has largely superseded the simple text-based smiley.
  • Frowny: An emoticon or graphic representing a sad or frowning face (e.g., ).
Synonyms
  • Happy face
  • Smiling face
  • Grinning face (often used for specific emoji variants)
Related Idioms or Phrases
  • "Turn that frown upside down": This is a common saying encouraging someone to smile. While it doesn't contain the word "smiley," it directly relates to the action of creating a smile.
    • Cheer up! Turn that frown upside down!
smiley

A child draws a smiley face on a piece of paper.

Noun
  1. an emoticon of a smiling face

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