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😌 Relieved Face Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Just one face with closed eyes and a gentle, peaceful smile suggesting calm after a storm. Despite the name, people use this more for expressing serenity and contentment than actual relief. It shares visual DNA with the hot springs (♨️) emoji from Japanese feature phones, where both conveyed relaxation. Some users confuse it with 😌 and 😏, though the tone is completely different.
When to Use
Use when feeling relieved, at peace, or content after something stressful.
Example Usage
- “Sunday morning, nowhere to be, coffee in hand 😌”
- “Results came back normal, I can breathe again 😌”
- “Fresh sheets and rain outside the window 😌”
Popular Combinations
😌✨
Peaceful and content
😌🧘
Zen mode
😌💆
Relaxation time
How Relieved Face 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?▼
Just one face with closed eyes and a gentle, peaceful smile suggesting calm after a storm. Despite the name, people use this more for expressing serenity and contentment than actual relief. It shares visual DNA with the hot springs (♨️) emoji from Japanese feature phones, where both conveyed relaxation. Some users confuse it with 😌 and 😏, though the tone is completely different. Use when feeling relieved, at peace, or content after something stressful. 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 Relieved Face 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 Relieved Face emoji is encoded as U+1f60c in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 😌 and in CSS content: "\1f60c". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 😌?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:relieved:` to insert the Relieved Face emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f60c
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:relieved:Keywords
relaxedphewmassagehappiness
When to Use 😌 Relieved Face
Use when feeling relieved, at peace, or content after something stressful.
- •Send 😌 when you want to express or reference "relieved face" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 😌 in conversations about relaxed or phew to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 😌 Relieved Face on social media posts, stories, or comments related to relieved face
- •Combine 😌 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about relaxed, phew, massage
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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