smoky
adjective
emitting smoke, especially in large amounts.
smokiness
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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
This adds an earthy, smokiness to the potatoes while ensuring you don’t end up with burnt marshmallows.
From Salon ● Nov. 26, 2025
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
The Palace Kitchen chicken wings achieved a fiery Tabasco heat but lost any of their billed chipotle smokiness, while two out of three were over-grilled to dry and tough.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 7, 2023
I breathed in a familiar smokiness that mingled with a soapy sweetness.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
