smoky
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adjective \ˈsmō-kē\smok·i·ersmok·i·est
Definition of SMOKY
1
: emitting smoke especially in large quantities <a smoky fireplace>
2
a : having the characteristics of or resembling smoke <a smoky haze> b : suggestive of smoke especially in flavor or odor
3
a : filled with smoke <a smoky room> b : made dark or black by or as if by smoke
4
: having a low throaty quality <a smoky voice>
— smok·i·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb
— smok·i·ness \-kē-nəs\ noun
See Variants of SMOKY
smoky also smok·ey \ˈsmō-kē\
Examples of SMOKY
- Her dress was a smoky blue.
- Her smoky voice drew me in.
- She gave him a smoky look.
First Known Use of SMOKY
14th century
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