=)

See also: Appendix:Variations of "="

Translingual

Etymology

= (eyes) + ) (smiling mouth)

Symbol

=)

  1. alternative form of :-)
    Synonyms: :), (:, ☺, ☻, ツ
    Antonym: :(

Usage notes

Gained popularity on media with variable width fonts, perhaps due to the more common :) looking too squished.

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