variants
or less commonly smokey
smokier; smokiest
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
Examples of smoky in a Sentence
Adjective
Her dress was a smoky blue.
Her smoky voice drew me in.
She gave him a smoky look.
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Mack Baysinger
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Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Brush this super-easy, 6-ingredient sauce on burger patties, chicken, or other meats for a punch of smoky flavor.
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Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
26 June 2026
Unlike cooking in a skillet, there’s no need to simmer the sausages first—the indirect side of the grill provides the same gentle heat while adding smoky flavor.
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Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 June 2026
Thrilling smoky minerality on the nose with an abundance of floral aromatics that is laced with a citrus salinity, such as lemon confit, that has marked acidity and finishing aromas of seashell, making this a gorgeously gastronomic wine.
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Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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Adjective
On a recent visit, the water traversed a smoky 10-foot canyon of charred foam and twisted wall panels on its way to the drain.
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Mack Baysinger
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Brush this super-easy, 6-ingredient sauce on burger patties, chicken, or other meats for a punch of smoky flavor.
—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
26 June 2026
Unlike cooking in a skillet, there’s no need to simmer the sausages first—the indirect side of the grill provides the same gentle heat while adding smoky flavor.
—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 June 2026
Thrilling smoky minerality on the nose with an abundance of floral aromatics that is laced with a citrus salinity, such as lemon confit, that has marked acidity and finishing aromas of seashell, making this a gorgeously gastronomic wine.
—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for smoky
Cite this Entry
“Smoky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoky. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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