A face with teary eyes, holding back tears.
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The face holding back tears emoji depicts a face with a quivering smile and tears welling up in the eyes, as if trying to hold back strong emotions. It conveys a mix of happiness and sadness, often used to express being moved or overwhelmed with emotion.
"That surprise party for my birthday had me 🥹 – I was so touched by everyone's efforts!"
"The ending of the movie was so beautiful, it left me 🥹."
"Seeing my child graduate with honors made me 🥹 with pride and joy."