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Noun: smiley (smileys,smilies)  smI-lee
  1. An emoticon of a smiling face
Adjective: smiley (smilier,smiliest)  smI-lee
  1. With a face showing happiness, friendliness or optimism
    "Come to my arms, my smiley boy!";
    - beamish, smiling, twinkly

Derived forms: smilies, smilier, smiliest, smileys

See also: cheerful

Type of: emoticon

Encyclopedia: Smiley, Saskatchewan