white heart
Unicode: 1F90D
Description
A yellow circular face with soft, slightly smiling eyes and a small, closed smile. Its expression is gentle, tranquil, and content.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > heart
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents tranquility, peace, serenity, contentment, and a feeling of calm. It can also convey shyness, humility, or a quiet sense of satisfaction.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 14.0 (2021). It fills a niche for conveying subtle positive emotions that are less intense than a full smile, offering a visually understated expression of pleasantness or calm.
Usage Examples
- Expressing calm: 'After a long day, finally relaxing. 😌'
- Showing contentment: 'This coffee is just perfect. 😌'
- Conveying shyness or humility: 'Oh, you're too kind. 😌'
- Indicating relief: 'Everything went smoothly. 😌'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often used to express a sense of inner peace, being laid-back, or a subtle acknowledgment of something pleasant without overt excitement.
East Asian culture:
Can be interpreted as conveying a polite smile, shyness, or a graceful acceptance. It may be used to show agreement or understanding in a gentle way.