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😚😚 Kissing Face with Closed Eyes EmojiUnicode: 1F61A

A face blowing a gentle kiss with eyes closed.

Released in The 😚 emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010 as part of the Emoji 1.0 set, becoming widely available on most platforms to represent tender expressions.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The 😚 emoji, known as 'Kissing Face with Closed Eyes', depicts a smiling face with puckered lips as if blowing a kiss and eyelids fully shut. It conveys a sense of warmth, romance, and emotional closeness, often used to express love, gratitude, or a affectionate farewell. This emoji suggests a soft, intimate gesture that can make messages feel more personal and heartfelt, like sending a virtual kiss to someone special without being overly intense.

Symbolism

  • Romantic affection, representing a gentle kiss in relationships.
  • Emotional closeness, symbolizing trust and intimacy with loved ones.
  • Gratitude and warmth, often used to show appreciation in a caring way.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In romantic text conversations to express love or say goodnight.
  • When sending messages to family or friends to show affection.
  • In farewells or thank-you notes to add a tender, emotional touch.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Goodnight, I can't wait to see you tomorrow! 😚
Thanks for always being there for me, love you! 😚
Missing your hugs right now, sending a kiss your way 😚
That was so sweet of you to say that! 😚
Have a great day, babe. Think of me! 😚

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use it in appropriate contexts to avoid making platonic conversations awkward.
  • Combine with other emojis like hearts for emphasis, but don't overdo it.
  • Be mindful of cultural differences, as kissing emojis can vary in interpretation.

Related Emojis

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Face Blowing a Kiss

Similar but includes a heart, often for more passionate affection.

💕

Two Hearts

Represents mutual love and romance, perfect for couples.

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Red Heart

A classic symbol of deep love and commitment.

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Smiling Face with Heart-Eyes

Shows adoration and infatuation, great for crushes.

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Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes and Three Hearts

Expresses warm, loving feelings with added cuteness.

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Smiling Cat with Heart-Eyes

A playful, animal-themed way to show affection.

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Kiss Mark

Represents a lipstick kiss, often for flirtatious messages.

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Rose

Symbolizes romance and can pair with 😚 for dates.

💌

Love Letter

Used for sending messages of affection or secrets.

😊

Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes

A friendly expression that complements 😚 in casual chats.