smoky

smoky

adj \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

Variants of SMOKY

smoky also smok·ey \ˈsmō-kē\

Examples of SMOKY

1. Her dress was a smoky blue.
2. Her smoky voice drew me in.
3. She gave him a smoky look.

First Known Use of SMOKY

14th century

Rhymes with SMOKY

choky, croaky, folkie, hokey, jokey, Loki, poky, troche, yolky