smiling tear emoji
A yellow circular face with rounded triangular eyes, a small closed smile, and a single tear flowing from one eye. The smiling tear emoji suggests holding back emotions, appearing stoic while experiencing sadness or disappointment.
There are different emoji meanings for smiling tear emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Often used to convey 'I'm okay, but not really' or 'holding back tears.' It can also imply a 'shhh, don't tell anyone I'm sad' sentiment.
- East Asian culture
- May be used more for subtle disappointment or feeling a bit lonely, sometimes with a touch of cuteness in the sadness.
