A sweet, blushing smiley face that’s hard to ignore? Yes, we’re talking about the 😊 emoji, a staple in most people’s texting library.
What 😊 Means
Ever wondered what exactly 😊 means? Overall, the “smiling face with smiling eyes” emoji is a pretty solid expression of genuine happiness, conveying warm and positive feelings for both the sender and receiver. It can be used when receiving a compliment or even just when telling someone to have a good night.
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😊 From a Crush
From a crush, take 😊 as a flirty “you made me blush.”
😊 From a Guy
If you get this closed smile in a text from your guy crush, you can relax knowing that they’re probably pretty excited about you. It’s a genuine emoji that doesn’t carry the same sassiness as other smileys, like the 🙂. Of course, if he’s an overall smiley and happy guy, it may just be his default.
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😊 From a Girl
On the other hand, girls tend to be more likely to use 😊 in more contexts. Your crush might use it to express that she’s feeling cheerful or generally content about a situation—but if she’s using it a lot to express that she’s pleased with you, it might mean she likes you back.
😊 From a Friend
A somewhat innocent and sweet smiley, 😊 is often used for giving or receiving compliments.
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😊 From a Colleague or Older Adult
From grownups, 😊 is just a sweet smiley face that’s upgraded from the classic 🙂
Wondering how to decipher other emojis from your crush? Find out in our guide to decoding crush emojis.
