Also known as: holding back tears, touched, moved, emotional, about to cry, grateful
The Face Holding Back Tears (🥹) shows a face trying not to cry, with wide glossy eyes. It is the emoji for being profoundly moved, deeply grateful, or emotionally overwhelmed in a positive way. This is NOT a sad emoji — it is about being touched by kindness, a beautiful moment, or gratitude. Introduced in 2022, it quickly became a favorite for wholesome, heartfelt moments.
Not sure if 🥹 is the right choice? The Face Holding Back Tears emoji is best for expressing the specific emotions described above. If you need a different nuance, try one of the related emojis listed above. Each emoji carries its own emotional weight and cultural context — choosing the right one can completely change how your message lands.
Click the copy button above to copy the Face Holding Back Tears emoji (🥹) to your clipboard. Then paste it anywhere — iMessage, WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, email, or any app that supports emojis. On desktop, you can also right-click the emoji and select "Copy Emoji" or use Ctrl+C (Cmd+C on Mac) after selecting it.