Relieved face emoji ๐
๐ is the relieved face: eyes closed, eyebrows relaxed, a soft contented smile. It is the emoji for calm and contentment โ a bath after a long day, a deadline met, aโฆ
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What the relieved face ๐ emoji means
๐ is the relieved face: eyes closed, eyebrows relaxed, a soft contented smile. It is the emoji for calm and contentment โ a bath after a long day, a deadline met, a quiet Sunday โ and for the small smugness of having things sorted. It appears in the โclock itโ expression as the satisfied face at the end; the clock it emoji guide covers that. From a guy or a girl it usually means โat peaceโ or โpleased with myselfโ, occasionally with a flirtatious โI knowโ undertone. For the exhale of relief itself use ๐ฎโ๐จ face exhaling.
Unicode name: relieved face ยท U+1F60C ยท Emoji 0.6 (original set) ยท group: Smileys & Emotion.
How people use it
- Relief: something stressful is over
- Calm: self-care, quiet mornings, holidays
- Contentment: good food, a compliment received
- Quiet smugness: โtold you so ๐โ
Compare the options
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| relieved faceU+1F60C | Calm, content, quietly pleased | |
| smiling face with smiling eyesU+1F60A | Warm, happy, friendly | |
| smiling faceU+263A U+FE0F | Shy, gentle blush | |
| face exhalingU+1F62E U+200D U+1F4A8 | Phew โ the sigh of relief | |
| smiling face with haloU+1F607 | Innocent, angelic |
Serene, comfortable and finally: the many moods of ๐
๐ works as a serene emoji when you want to show deep calm without words. It suggests a quiet, untroubled state โ think of a late night after everyone else is asleep, or a peaceful walk. In that sense it overlaps with other calm emojis, but keeps the focus on the face rather than the activity.
The comfortable side of ๐ comes out in messages about being cosy, settled or at ease. โLaptop, tea, blanket ๐โ shows that the speaker is physically and mentally comfortable.
You will also see ๐ used to mean finally: the moment after you submit the essay, finish the workout or catch the bus. It is the visual equivalent of a deep exhale.
Questions people ask
What does ๐ mean from a girl?
Contentment or calm โ she is pleased, relaxed or relieved. In flirty contexts it can read as a knowing, satisfied smile.
Is ๐ the calm emoji?
Yes, it is the face most people use for calm, zen and relaxed. ๐ง person in lotus position is the full-body version.
What is the difference between ๐ and ๐?
๐ has closed eyes and a smaller smile: inward contentment. ๐ has open smiling eyes and a bigger smile: outward happiness.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
