Synonyms for emoticon
- noun
Most common
smiley
All synonyms
Noun
smiley
Definitions
- n. 1
A graphical representation of a particular emotion of the writer, used especially in SMS, email, or other electronic communication. A graphic made up of text characters to represent such emotion; a smiley.
Forms
- Plural
- emoticons → smileys…
Example sentences
- smiley Tom wore a yellow T-shirt with a smiley face on it.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| emoticon | steady | |
| smiley | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- smiley2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (smiley2 = 2 syllables).