U+1F972 • Smileys & Emotion
Smiling Face with Tear Emoji
Meaning
A yellow face with open eyes, a thin closed-mouth smile, and a single tear falling from one of its eyes. Can be used to express a wide range of emotions and expressions including gratitude, tender happiness, an attempt to look happy when actually sad, or smiling through pain. Can also be a response to something that is bittersweet.
This emoji and 🙂 Slightly Smiling Face have a similar smile, and 😢 Crying Face and 😿 Crying Cat have a similar lone tear. Not to be confused with 😂 Face with Tears of Joy, which has a wide toothy grin and tears coming from both eyes.
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Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F972 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | smiling face with tear |
| Shortcode | :smiling-face-with-tear: |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Subcategory | face-affection |
| Version | E13.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🥲 Smiling Face with Tear emoji mean?
A yellow face with open eyes, a thin closed-mouth smile, and a single tear falling from one of its eyes. Can be used to express a wide range of emotions and expressions including gratitude, tender happiness, an attempt to look happy when actually sad, or smiling through pain. Can also be a response to something that is bittersweet. This emoji and 🙂 Slightly Smiling Face have a similar smile, and 😢 Crying Face and 😿 Crying Cat have a similar lone tear. Not to be confused with 😂 Face with Tears of Joy, which has a wide toothy grin and tears coming from both eyes.
How do I copy the 🥲 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🥲) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Smiling Face with Tear?
The Unicode for the Smiling Face with Tear emoji is U+1F972.
On which platforms can I use the 🥲 emoji?
You can use the Smiling Face with Tear emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Smiling Face with Tear Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🥲"
"I'm so relieved 🥲"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🥲"
Comments: "This is literally me 🥲"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🥲"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🥲💦 (emphasized relief)
🥲😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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