smoky

American  

[smoh-kee] / ˈsmoʊ ki /

Also smokey

adjective

smokier, smokiest

1. emitting smoke, especially in large amounts.

2. hazy; darkened or begrimed with smoke.

3. having the character or appearance of smoke.

   smoky colors.

4. pertaining to or suggestive of smoke.

   a smoky haze.

5. of a dull or brownish gray; cloudy.

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smoky British  

/ ˈsməʊkɪ /

adjective

1. emitting, containing, or resembling smoke

2. emitting smoke excessively or in the wrong place

   a smoky fireplace

3. of or tinged with the colour smoke

   a smoky cat

4. having the flavour of having been cured by smoking

5. made dark, dirty, or hazy by smoke

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Other Word Forms

• smokily adverb
• smokiness noun
• unsmokily adverb
• unsmokiness noun
• unsmoky adjective

Etymology

Origin of smoky

A Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; smoke, -y ¹

Example Sentences

The brisket, seasoned with salt and pepper along with berbere, rosemary, garlic, and ginger, was the standout—rich, smoky, and deeply flavorful.

From Salon

Greece is the answer, but specifically Athens and Panathinaikos, where ultra fans lit smoky red flares and the atmosphere made Rupp Arena feel like a squash club.

From The Wall Street Journal

The rookie Los Angeles firefighter arrived sometime after 7 a.m., when the smoky areas were all over and easy to see.

From Los Angeles Times

He saw about five smoky areas and ash pits, including one he remembered vividly that was too hot to touch with his gloved hand.

From Los Angeles Times

Now the top of the mountain was a sharp gray point, with a great smoky crater yawning below.

From Literature

Related Words

• burning
• dingy
• silvery
• smoldering
• thick