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
Her dress was a smoky blue.
Her smoky voice drew me in.
She gave him a smoky look.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Nahe region has ancient volcanic soils and because of this, top producers are making excellent wines with marked acidity and smoky minerality.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
The legend of Avery the pirate king echoed through the world’s taverns, smoky coffee shops and fashionable ladies’ salons.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
This Asparagus and White Bean Salad With Bacon Vinaigrette features earthy white beans, creamy Manchego cheese and smoky bacon in two forms — with crispy bits and rendered fat in the dressing.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
The mofongo is studded with bits of smoky tempeh, topped with a stack of fried oyster mushrooms, and served with a coconut-cream curry.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2024
Bailey paired her bob with an equally springy glam, with softly smoky taupe eyes, peachy rose blush, a fluttery, wispy strip lash, and lined glossy lips.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Mar. 2024
And the last few months have given us some major moments, from Kendall Jenner's timeless soft smoky eye effect created by Mary Phillips to Victoria Monét’s glossy nude lip perfected by pro Alexander Echeverri.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
Get The Recipe 10 of 40 Smoked Chicken Corn Chowder
This creamy and smoky chowder is just what your winter nights call for.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
Turns out, smoky citrus and aggressively fresh cilantro crema is a simple but devastating burger topping combination.
—The Indianapolis Star, 28 Mar. 2024
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
The legend of Avery the pirate king echoed through the world’s taverns, smoky coffee shops and fashionable ladies’ salons.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
This Asparagus and White Bean Salad With Bacon Vinaigrette features earthy white beans, creamy Manchego cheese and smoky bacon in two forms — with crispy bits and rendered fat in the dressing.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
The mofongo is studded with bits of smoky tempeh, topped with a stack of fried oyster mushrooms, and served with a coconut-cream curry.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2024
Bailey paired her bob with an equally springy glam, with softly smoky taupe eyes, peachy rose blush, a fluttery, wispy strip lash, and lined glossy lips.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Mar. 2024
And the last few months have given us some major moments, from Kendall Jenner's timeless soft smoky eye effect created by Mary Phillips to Victoria Monét’s glossy nude lip perfected by pro Alexander Echeverri.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
Get The Recipe 10 of 40 Smoked Chicken Corn Chowder
This creamy and smoky chowder is just what your winter nights call for.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
Turns out, smoky citrus and aggressively fresh cilantro crema is a simple but devastating burger topping combination.
—The Indianapolis Star, 28 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of smoky was
in the 14th century
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“Smoky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoky. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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