smiley
noun/ˈsmaɪli/
Frequency rank: #8,615 most common English word
Meaning
A simple drawing of a smiling face, often used in messages to express happiness.
Example sentence
She added smiley faces to her message to make it feel more friendly.
Synonyms & related words
- emoji
- emoticon
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