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.
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Think soft slate, smoky blue, or muted cerulean over jewel tones.
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Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
Diptyque Feu de Bois (Fire Wood) Scented Candle Visiting a friend recently, I was greeted by a pleasantly warm, woody, and smoky scent in the air.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
And its smoky, stirring A Fire Within lives up to its name in winter, where its glowing oud, amber, and incense feel log-cabin cozy.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2025
Putting the finishing touch on a nighttime look with a little edge—the glittery shades are a perfect match for chainmail, while smoky mattes play well with velvet and leather.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
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Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
Diptyque Feu de Bois (Fire Wood) Scented Candle Visiting a friend recently, I was greeted by a pleasantly warm, woody, and smoky scent in the air.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
And its smoky, stirring A Fire Within lives up to its name in winter, where its glowing oud, amber, and incense feel log-cabin cozy.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2025
Putting the finishing touch on a nighttime look with a little edge—the glittery shades are a perfect match for chainmail, while smoky mattes play well with velvet and leather.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for smoky
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“Smoky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoky. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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