Face holding back tears emoji meaning

Being moved; tears of happiness or pride.

Used for a cute pet video, a surprise gift or a touching story. It shows love and awe more than sadness.

It makes a brand feel warm when replying to thank-you messages and kind comments.

Free toolEmoji translatorTry the tool

Updated: October 30, 2026 · All emojis

Run your social media from one panel

IZY Social writes posts in your brand's voice, publishes them at the right time and reports the results.

Try free for 14 days