treasure chest
Unicode: 1FA8E
Description
A yellow circular face with gently smiling eyes and a small, closed smile. Its cheeks are slightly rosy.
Group:
Objects > money
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents a feeling of warmth, comfort, mild joy, contentment, or feeling touched. It conveys a sweet, gentle, or affectionate sentiment without strong emotion.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 15.0 (2022). It fills a gap for a more subtly content or affectionately shy expression, differentiating itself from broader smiling faces by its gentle and somewhat bashful appearance.
Usage Examples
- Expressing gentle appreciation: 'Thank you for your kindness 🥰'
- Conveying warmth and comfort: 'Feeling cozy at home 🥰'
- Responding sweetly: 'That's so thoughtful of you 🥰'
- Showing soft affection: 'So happy to see you 🥰'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often used to express sweet affection, shyness, or a soft, heartwarming feeling. Can also be used to soften a statement.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, sometimes conveying a sense of being 'cute' or 'kawaii'. Can also imply a polite or gentle happiness.