smiley

¹ American  

[smahy-lee] / ˈsmaɪ li /

noun

plural

smileys

1. a digital icon, a sequence of keyboard symbols, or a handwritten or printed equivalent, that serves to represent a facial expression, as :‐) for a smiling face or ;‐) for a winking face.

2. Usually smile face a drawing of a face consisting of a usually yellow circle with an upturned curve for a smile and two dots for eyes.

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adjective

1. cheerful; smiling.

Smiley ² American  

[smahy-lee] / ˈsmaɪ li /

noun

1. Jane, born 1949, U.S. novelist.

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smiley British  

/ ˈsmaɪlɪ /

adjective

1. given to smiling; cheerful

2. depicting a smile

   a smiley badge

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noun

1. any of a group of symbols depicting a smile, or other facial expression, used in electronic mail

Etymology

Origin of smiley

1985–90

Example Sentences

“You the same build as your mum” another person wrote back, punctuating the comment with a sweating smiley face emoji.

From Los Angeles Times

However, a closer look reveals my messages are punctuated by unnecessary apologies, smiley faces, exclamation marks and even kisses.

From BBC

They have a small child, George, and say they hate the fact their "happy smiley baby" has to live there.

From BBC

Ridge was bouncy and smiley, like a kid going to an amusement park.

From Literature

Its wheels’ gold rims, capped with smiley faces, are emblazoned with the platitude “Where Dreams Are Made,” while the whole thing is ornamented with piped-icing filigree.

From The Wall Street Journal