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 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