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2😍 (Smiling Face with Heart-Eyes) Emoji
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4😉 (Winking Face) Emoji
5😏 (Smirking Face) Emoji
6😘 (Face Blowing a Kiss) Emoji
7😅 (Grinning Face with Sweat) Emoji
8😌 (Relieved Face) Emoji
9🙈 (See-No-Evil Monkey) Emoji
10❤️ (Red Heart) Emoji
11🥰 (Smiling Face with Hearts) Emoji
12😚 (Kissing Face with Closed Eyes) Emoji
13😊 (Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes) Emoji
14😋 (Face Savoring Food) Emoji
15😜 (Winking Face with Tongue) Emoji
16🤩 (Star-Struck) Emoji
17💕 (Two Hearts) Emoji
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How do you know a guy likes you when you’re texting? By decoding his emojis, of course! From flirtatious smiles to silly winks, we’ve got every emoji he could possibly use if he’s crushing on you. Keep reading to learn all about the top emojis a guy will use if he loves you and how you can respond.
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😇 (Smiling Face with Halo) Emoji
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A 😇 emoji could mean he wants to be more than a friend. This happily innocent-looking emoji is anything but! If a guy sends the halo emoji your way, he’s definitely flirting and may even be suggesting something naughty.[1]
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😍 (Smiling Face with Heart-Eyes) Emoji
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A guy will send a 😍 emoji if he thinks you’re gorgeous. This flirtatious heart-eyed emoji is the universal symbol for saying, “I love it!” You may find a 😍 emoji in your inbox if he only has eyes for you.
- He might comment on your social media post with something like, “My eyes have been blessed 😍” or “You’re fine 😍”
- Tell him you like him by sending a compliment of your own.
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🤗 (Smiling Face with Open Hands) Emoji
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If he loves you, he’ll send a virtual hug with a 🤗 emoji. This playful emoji is a not-so-subtle way to give you a flirtatious hug. A guy may send this if he’s not so sure about your feelings because it’s not as obvious as 😉 or 😜.[2]
- Dare to do what he didn’t and reply with 😜 or 😉 to say, “Dude, I like you!”
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😉 (Winking Face) Emoji
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The classic 😉 means he’s digging you. This smiley face is a universal sign of flirtation in the most casual way. It can turn the simplest message into something blush-inducing!
- If he asks, “What are you doing? 😉” he may be looking to see if you’d be down to go on a date.
- Keep your responses flirty and add a 😉 emoji of your own to show him you feel the same way.
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😏 (Smirking Face) Emoji
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If he sends a 😏 emoji, he’s totally flirting with you. This smirking and charming face is a not-so-subtle way to say “hey” with a sexual connotation. Chances are if he loves you, he’ll send you a 😏 emoji along with a romantic suggestion.[3]
- Show him you like him too by sending 😏 and sexy message back.
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😘 (Face Blowing a Kiss) Emoji
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A 😘 emoji could be his way of saying, “I like you.” This flirtatious emoji is the perfect addition to any text, whether he’s complimenting you or saying goodnight. If you get a 😘 emoji, chances are he’s got more than just a little crush.
- Send a 😘 emoji back to return his kiss.
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😅 (Grinning Face with Sweat) Emoji
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If he uses a 😅 emoji, he likes you so much he’s nervous. This smiley face is the epitome of anxious laughter. Maybe he sent a text confessing his love for you along with a “So, yeah 😅.”
- Reassure him if you’re into him too.
- Text him back something like, “Why so nervous? 😉” or “That’s the sweetest thing anyone’s ever said to me! 🥰”
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😌 (Relieved Face) Emoji
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Sending a 😌 emoji means he cares about you. If he asks how you are and you say “good,” he may reply with a relieved face to show that he’s glad—if you’re good, he’s good! This is his way of saying he’s emotionally invested in you and your life.
- Like his reply to show him you care about his sentiment.
- Go the extra mile and ask him how he is, showing that you’re also emotionally invested in him.
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🙈 (See-No-Evil Monkey) Emoji
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❤️ (Red Heart) Emoji
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If a guy sends a ❤️ emoji, he loves you with all his heart. The red heart emoji is no joke, especially when it comes to romantic relationships. It’s the universal text symbol for love. If he finishes a text with a ❤️, he’s saying, “I love you.”[4]
- Send a ❤️ emoji back if you love him too.
- If you’re not ready to send a ❤️ emoji just yet, reply with a 💛 emoji. This colored heart says, “I like you a lot,” without committing to “love.”[5]
Genuine affection can be shown with 🥰. This adorable emoji is commonly used to express love and warmth. If he truly cares about you, he’ll use a 🥰 emoji to show it.[6]
- He may reply to one of your messages with a 🥰 emoji to say, “You’ve warmed my heart.”
- Reply with ❤️ and 😊 to say, “I love you.”
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😚 (Kissing Face with Closed Eyes) Emoji
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A guy could express his love with a 😚 emoji.[7] This kissing emoji isn’t as flirtatious as the 😘 emoji, making it the perfect option for a guy who’s testing out the waters. If he sends you a 😚 emoji, he’s wondering if you like him too.
- Jump the hurdle for him and send him a 😘 emoji in return, so he knows exactly how you feel.
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😊 (Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes) Emoji
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A 😊 emoji could be a sign that you make him blush. If he’s head over heels for you, he may amp up his smiley face game and use 😊 instead of 🙂. The squinty eyes and rosy cheeks of the 😊 emoji just scream, “I like you!”
- Use a 😊 emoji when texting him to let him know you like him back.
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😋 (Face Savoring Food) Emoji
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A guy may imply a date with a 😋 emoji. If he really likes you, he may send you this playful yet flirtatious emoji, especially if he mentions food.[8]
- He might say, “I’m totally craving pizza right now 😋”
- Let him know you’re craving what he’s craving, and he may just ask you to join him!
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😜 (Winking Face with Tongue) Emoji
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If he sends a 😜 emoji, he’s feeling extra flirty. You’re on his radar, and he’s not afraid to show it! The playful 😜 is a level up from the classic 😉 and has a fun, sexual vibe. If he loves you, he’ll most likely add this emoji at the end of a sexy, flirtatious message.
- If you’re in a romantic mood, keep the sexy vibes rolling by sending a few cheeky messages or compliments his way.
- Try saying something like, “You really know how to get a girl going 😏” or “Could say the same to you, babe! 😜”
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🤩 (Star-Struck) Emoji
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He’s fascinated by you if he sends a 🤩 emoji. This dazzling smiley face screams, “Wow!” Whether he’s amazed by something you did or said, he’s obviously impressed. You’re stealing his heart, and this is his way of showing it.
- Shower your reply with hearts and smiley face emojis to show how much you appreciate his love.
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💕 (Two Hearts) Emoji
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A guy sees himself in a relationship with you if he uses 💕. This double heart emoji is innocent-looking enough, but it could have a deeper meaning. If you’re not in a relationship with him yet, he may send you a 💕 emoji to say he’s thinking about asking you out.
- Ask him what’s on his mind if he sends you this emoji.
- Be subtle and pass along a compliment and 😊, or go bold and ask, “So, what’s up with the hearts? 👀”
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💋 (Kiss Mark) Emoji
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The 💋 emoji sends a virtual kiss and an “I love you.” This emoji is exactly what it looks like—a kiss! If a guy loves you, he may send a 💋 emoji your way to seal his message with a kiss.[9]
- Send a 💋 emoji, 😘, or ❤️ back to say, “I love you, too!”
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This article was co-authored by John Keegan and by wikiHow staff writer, Aly Rusciano. John Keegan is a Dating Coach and motivational speaker based in New York City. With over 10 years of professional experience, he runs The Awakened Lifestyle, where he uses his expertise in dating, attraction, and social dynamics to help people find love. He teaches and holds dating workshops internationally, from Los Angeles to London and from Rio de Janeiro to Prague. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Humans of New York, and Men's Health. This article has been viewed 759,855 times.
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