smoky
adjective
emitting smoke, especially in large amounts.
Example Sentences
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Aged Cheddar is that cheese, sharp enough to stand up to the smokiest of smoked meats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
This year the festival reduced the number of outdoor performances scheduled in August — generally, but not always, the smokiest month.
From New York Times ● Aug. 11, 2022
“Today it’s actually the smokiest that we’ve seen,” Nancy Phillipe, a Yosemite fire information spokesperson, said Sunday.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 10, 2022
For the smokiest, most charred flavor, grill thick planks of eggplant and then combine them with garlic, scallions, vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sesame oil.
From Salon ● Feb. 8, 2022
Down went the highest pair of heels, up rose the smokiest gentleman, and, carefully cherishing his cigar between his fingers, he advanced, with a nod, and a countenance expressive of nothing but sleep.
From Little Women or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy by Louisa May Alcott
