=)

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.