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smiley

/ˈsmaɪli/
noun
  1. A small digital image or symbol, usually a yellow circle with a smiling face, used to express happiness or friendliness in electronic communication.
    • He drew a smiley on the sticky note to cheer up his coworker.
    • She added a smiley at the end of her message to show she was joking.
    • The email ended with a smiley to keep the tone friendly.
Synonyms
emoticon
adjective
  1. Showing a smile; smiling or cheerful in expression.
    • Her smiley attitude made everyone feel welcome.
    • The child had a smiley face after getting a new toy.
    • He gave a smiley wave as he left the party.
Synonyms
cheerful
Antonyms
frown
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