Smiling Face With Tear

A yellow face emoji with a gentle closed-mouth smile, soft eyes, and a single tear falling from one eye.

The 🥲 Smiling Face with Tear emoji reflects a mix of gratitude, vulnerability, bittersweetness, or quiet emotional strength. It’s often used when someone is overwhelmed—in a good way—or when happiness comes with a side of emotion or hardship.

It’s commonly used to express:

• Thankful emotion — feeling grateful but slightly overwhelmed
• Bittersweet joy — such as growth, nostalgia, or saying goodbye
• Resilience — smiling through challenges or adversity
• Emotional reactions to wholesome or touching content

In heartfelt conversations, it’s used to say “This touched me more than I expected.” It shows up often in reflective posts, personal milestones, or emotional reactions to kindness.