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 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
Wood chips add flavors associated with higher end red wines, Reinke explains: vanilla, tannins, smokiness, and spices.
From National Geographic ● Jul. 20, 2023
Harry stressed the smokiness of the tent in an effort to avert the deadly dosing, and this apparently did the trick.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
