Synonyms for
Smiley
Definition
a representation of a smiling face, typically used to convey happiness or positivity
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- smiley face
- smiley emoticon
- smiley button
- smiley person
- smiley gesture
- smiley expression
- smiley wink
Word family
Usage note
Primarily used to describe a facial expression or an emoticon. 'Smiley' as an adjective is informal; 'smiling' is more common in formal contexts.
Example sentences
- I put a smiley sticker on my notebook to make it look pretty.
- My mom sent me a message with a smiley face to brighten up my day.
- The teacher gave me a smiley stamp for doing a good job in class.
- I love to use smileys in my text messages to show my emotions.
- The website had a lot of smileys to choose from for my profile picture.
Quotes
Happiness is a warm puppy. - Charles M. Schulz
The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up. - Mark Twain
The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do. - Walter Bagehot