Emoticons are an effective way to express emotions and feelings online. On Facebook (FB), these small symbols are very popular and can enrich your virtual communication. In this article you will find a list of Facebook emoticons, along with their meaning and how to use them correctly.
What are emoticons and why do they matter on Facebook?
In short, emoticons are small symbols or pictograms that express emotions or moods. They have become a core part of online language and are used to complement and amplify written messages. On Facebook, emoticons are essential for conveying emotions in a visual and expressive way.
List of Facebook (FB) emoticons
Below is a list of emoticons you can use on Facebook. Each one is accompanied by its meaning and how to use it.
Facebook Messenger: how to change the Like button in a conversation
Facebook Messenger lets you personalize conversations by replacing the default “Like” emoji that appears next to the text input field. You can choose from a variety of emojis; some also trigger special animations when sent.
Steps:
- Tap the conversation you want to personalize.
- Tap the contact’s name at the top of the screen.
- Press “Emoji”.
- Tap the emojis you want to use in the conversation.
Note: You can swipe horizontally to see more options. Everyone in the conversation will see the emojis you choose. Back in the conversation window, you can quickly send the new emoji by tapping the button next to the text input field.
Not everyone is happy with these emojis
Emojis represent our world in a growing catalogue of symbols. The catalogue grows every year, but the process is slow and sometimes controversial. Unicode periodically releases new emojis after extensive review. For example, sports-themed emojis (gold, silver, and bronze medals) have been well received. Since 2015, face emojis can use five different skin tones based on the Fitzpatrick scale.
Meaning and how to use emoticons correctly
- 😀 Grinning face: happiness, joy, and enthusiasm.
- 😂 Face with tears of joy: for funny situations or jokes.
- 😍 Smiling face with heart-eyes: love or attraction to something or someone.
- 🤔 Thinking face: confusion or uncertainty.
- 🙄 Face with rolling eyes: boredom or annoyance.
- 😴 Sleeping face: drowsiness or tiredness.
- 😘 Face blowing a kiss: affection or love.
- 🤢 Nauseated face: nausea or disgust.
- 🤯 Exploding head: surprise or shock.
- 🙏 Folded hands: prayer or gratitude.
More common emoticons
| Emoji | Description |
|---|---|
| 😁 | Beaming face with smiling eyes |
| 🤣 | Rolling on the floor laughing |
| 😊 | Smiling face with smiling eyes |
| 😎 | Smiling face with sunglasses |
| 🥰 | Smiling face with three hearts |
| 🙂 | Slightly smiling face |
| 🤗 | Hugging face |
| 🤩 | Star-struck |
| 😐 | Neutral face |
| 😑 | Expressionless face |
| 😏 | Smirking face |
| 😮 | Face with open mouth |
| 😪 | Sleepy face |
| 😌 | Relieved face |
| 😛 | Face with tongue out |
| 😒 | Unamused face |
| 😔 | Pensive face |
| 😢 | Crying face |
| 😭 | Loudly crying face |
| 😨 | Fearful face |
| 😡 | Enraged face |
| 😷 | Face with medical mask |
| 🤒 | Face with thermometer |
| 😇 | Smiling face with halo |
| 🤠 | Cowboy hat face |
| 🥳 | Partying face |
| 🥺 | Pleading face |
| 🤓 | Nerd face |
Using these emoticons thoughtfully can make your Facebook communication warmer and more expressive.