Main Entry:

smoky

Variant(s):

also smok·ey \ˈsmō-kē\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

smok·i·er; smok·i·est

Date:

14th century

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 odor3 a: filled with smoke <a smoky room> b: made dark or black by or as if by smoke4: having a low throaty quality <a smoky voice>

— smok·i·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb

— smok·i·ness \-kē-nəs\ noun