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Kiss emoji are one of the most popular in communication, and they are used not only as an expression of romantic feelings, but also in friendly messages as a sign of greeting, farewell, or gratitude. In the standard Unicode set there are several variants of Kiss Emoji, which allows you to choose the most appropriate for a particular situation. Let’s understand the variants of Kiss Emoticons, and understand which of them belongs in a romantic correspondence, and which – in a more formal one.
π Kiss Blowing face is a fully qualified emoji within Unicode 6.0, which was introduced in 2010, and was added to Emoji 0.6.
π Lipstick Kiss is a fully qualified emoji in Unicode 6.0, which was introduced in 2010.
π Kissing face with eyes closed is a fully qualified emoji within Unicode 6.0, which was introduced in 2010, and has been added to Emoji 0.6.
π Kiss is a fully qualified emoji in Unicode 6.1, which was introduced in 2012, and was added to Emoji 1.
π Kissing face with smiling eyes – a fully qualified emoji within Unicode 6.1, which was introduced in 2012, and has been added to Emoji
Meaning and Use of the Kiss Emoji
Messenger and social media users call emojis with lips stretched out – “kissing faces”. But there are several kinds of them. They differ from each other only in shades, but the meaning of all smileys with such lips is the same – “kissing you”, “blowing an air kiss”.
Almost all emoticons from this category (except for the red lipstick trace) seek to convey “air kisses” with a different emotional component, and can carry a different internal transmission of shades of feelings, and the secret meanings of this or that kiss.
For example, if it is the first kiss, it will be quite appropriate to send a variant of emoticon, where the emoticon’s cheeks are burning from excitement, or emotional experience. And closed eyes at the emoticon with a blush can only further increase the degree of experience from the first kiss. Smiley face with round eyes can mean an ordinary everyday kiss, the most modest in comparison with the other options presented.
π A smiley face with stretched lips and a heart is the “air kiss” emoticon. This emoticon is still the most romantic, so it is often used by lovers. Also, it is resorted to and parents and their children, children to parents, sometimes it has the form of “hello-bye”. Of course, from the context the meaning becomes clear, and by who sent it to you. Usually this emoji means “blowing a kiss”, “face sending a kiss”, “air kiss”, “love, kiss”. With the help of this emoji you can send a virtual kiss to your interlocutor, tell about sympathy, flirt. Or simply assure your love.
π Emoji with stretched lips and closed eyes – means the same thing, but already has a certain intensity of feelings, bliss, since the eyes are closed. This emoticon can convey a very warm or a little shy kiss. Such a kiss can be sent to a person who likes very much or with whom they have recently started to meet. Already born feelings for him, but there is still some embarrassment. Or a warm kiss to your relatives, close friends, very good friends.
πThe same emoticon, but with laughing eyes – can mean happiness, joy, good mood, this emoticon is more suitable for flirting, as, it is more playful. This emoticon has a more playful and happy expression on its face. It also means a kiss, but this kiss is accompanied by joy. He is happy.
Such a kiss can be sent both to friends and relatives, as well as to a loved one, your soulmate.
πThis emoticon has only stretched lips, and the usual, calm, even serious face, then he is often called just “kissing face”, for lovers it is not suitable, and has a more formal connotation, also, this emoticon is without romance, but with stretched lips can be sent as a thank you. Some believe that it denotes whistling as well. This is where you can argue endlessly. In fact, it means “kissing face”, “kissing”, “kissing”. But this kiss is more neutral, not usually implying romantic feelings. It can be a friendly kiss, a kiss given to a relative, a colleague, a buddy. Not passionate, but quite restrained and ordinary.
π This is the most passionate and romantic of all the Kiss emojis. The o e ladies usually send to their lovers or close friends. The red-lip kiss looks very flirty and playful, hence usually means more than just sympathy. This emoticon compared to the previous variants is more emotional with a red hue, in order to emphasize its greatest brightness and to convey a whole palette of the most vivid feelings of love.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are plenty of Kiss emoji options to express different spectrums of emotions, from friendly warmth or formal gratitude, to romantic intentions, passion and love. Also, do not forget that emoji with stretched lips without hearts are perceived by many as Whistling Emoji, so in some cases you will have to clarify your meaning.