Face With Open Mouth

A yellow face with wide open eyes and a round open mouth, expressing surprise or mild shock.

The Face with Open Mouth emoji expresses surprise, shock, or mild awe. It represents that moment of stunned silence—when you're caught off guard or momentarily speechless.

Common uses include:

• Reacting to unexpected news or revelations
• Expressing genuine awe or amazement
• Conveying disbelief or “Wait, what?” vibes
• Soft emotional reactions like being touched or caught off guard

It’s often used in more innocent or gentle contexts compared to 😱 or 🤯. Depending on the tone, 😮 can feel wide-eyed and curious, or simply stunned into silence.