Smileys & Emotion · 2 emojis

Affection & Tenderness emojis

Faces for love, gratitude, admiration and emotionally moving moments.

Type guide

How to choose a affection & tenderness emoji

Heart eyes communicates obvious admiration, while a face holding back tears feels softer and more vulnerable. Use the surrounding message to show whether the emotion is romantic, grateful, proud, or supportive.

This type belongs to Smileys & Emotion. Use the category page when you want to compare it with other nearby types, or open all emoji meanings when you already know the name of a specific symbol.

Best for

  • Affection and admiration
  • Tender gratitude
  • Supportive or emotionally moving replies