face with open eyes and hand over mouth
Face with open eyes and hands forming a circle.
Basic Information
- Unicode U+1FAE2
- Version Emoji 14
- Category smileys & emotion
- Subcategory with hands
Platform Meaning
Face with open eyes and hands forming a circle.
Tags
Platform Meaning
- Apple: A face looking upwards with hands clasped in front, often used to express prayer or hope.
- Google: A yellow face with wide eyes and hands pressed together, typically symbolizing gratitude or supplication.
- Twitter: A face with wide-open eyes and hands together, commonly used to convey thanks, prayers, or positive vibes.
- Unicode: Face in palm gesture, often associated with disbelief, realization, or embarrassment.
Detailed Introduction
The '🫢' emoji features a face with wide-open eyes and hands forming a circular shape in front of it. It is often used to express emotions such as shock, realization, or disbelief. The gesture resembles the act of covering one's face but is more stylized and less explicit than other similar emojis. This emoji can be interpreted differently depending on context and platform; for example, Apple emphasizes a hopeful or prayerful tone, while Unicode associates it with a broader range of reactions like embarrassment or self-reflection. It is commonly used in casual digital conversations to react to surprising or awkward situations.