smokiness
- a word derived from smoky.
Example Sentences
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The sun-dried spice from Southern Turkey has hints of chocolate, smokiness and medium heat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
As chefs toss food up into the flames of a gas stove, tiny droplets of fat suspended in the air catch on fire, dripping back down into the wok to impart a subtle smokiness.
From Salon ● May 15, 2024
For a nicer look, she suggests bringing in a decorative screen to hide the smokiness.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 24, 2023
The paprika adds a hint of smokiness, and finishing it with sherry vinegar gives the soup a bit of tang.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 26, 2023
I breathed in a familiar smokiness that mingled with a soapy sweetness.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
