smiley

CEFRA1

/ˈsmaɪli/

noun · adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A simple symbol or face showing happiness.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A simplified representation of a smiling face.

Examples

  • I wonder how I can distinguish a coldly smiling smiley from an honestly smiling one.

  • How do you type the angry smiley?

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Having one's throat slit from side to side.

  2. A sequence of text characters used to represent a mood, especially :) or :-) or other depictions of smiling.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Cheerful and happy; smiling.

More examples

In context

  • How are you smiley.

  • a very smiley girl

  • have a smiley demeanor

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From smile + -y (adjectival suffix). The noun is from the adjective, after smiley face.