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😄 Grinning Face with Smiling Eyes Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Closed eyes + big grin = pure, unfiltered joy. This one looks like someone mid-laugh who's squeezing their eyes shut from happiness. Sits between casual 😀 and full-on crying-laughing 😂.
When to Use
For moments where you're beaming — promotions, surprise gifts, that kind of thing.
Example Usage
- “We got approved for the apartment!! 😄”
- “You always know what to say 😄”
- “Three-day weekend let's gooo 😄”
Popular Combinations
😄💕
Feeling loved and happy
😄🎊
Joyful celebration
How Grinning Face with Smiling Eyes looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 😄 mean in a text message?▼
Closed eyes + big grin = pure, unfiltered joy. This one looks like someone mid-laugh who's squeezing their eyes shut from happiness. Sits between casual 😀 and full-on crying-laughing 😂. For moments where you're beaming — promotions, surprise gifts, that kind of thing. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Where can I use 😄?▼
You can use the Grinning Face with Smiling Eyes emoji in any app or platform that supports Unicode emoji — including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and email. It also works in documents, spreadsheets, and most modern software.
How is 😄 encoded in Unicode?▼
The Grinning Face with Smiling Eyes emoji is encoded as U+1f604 in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 😄 and in CSS content: "\1f604". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 😄?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:smile:` to insert the Grinning Face with Smiling Eyes emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments. You can also type the emoticon :) or C: or c: or :D or :-D on some platforms.
Unicode
U+1f604
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:smile:Keywords
smilehappyjoyfunnyhahalaughlike:D:)
Emoticons
:)C:c::D:-DWhen to Use 😄 Grinning Face with Smiling Eyes
For moments where you're beaming — promotions, surprise gifts, that kind of thing.
- •Send 😄 when you want to express or reference "grinning face with smiling eyes" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 😄 in conversations about smile or happy to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 😄 Grinning Face with Smiling Eyes on social media posts, stories, or comments related to grinning face with smiling eyes
- •Combine 😄 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about smile, happy, joy
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
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Mac
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