variants
or less commonly smokey
smokier; smokiest
1
: emitting smoke especially in large quantities
a smoky fireplace
2
a
: having the characteristics of or resembling smoke
a smoky haze
b
: suggestive of smoke especially in flavor or odor
3
a
: filled with smoke
a smoky room
b
: made dark or black by or as if by smoke
4
: having a low throaty quality
a smoky voice
Examples of smoky in a Sentence
Her dress was a smoky blue.
Her smoky voice drew me in.
She gave him a smoky look.
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The smoky vanilla and chestnut notes complement Moon Dust’s palo santo beautifully, while the warmth grounds the herbal brightness.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
Her makeup followed the Gothic theme with dark smoky eyes and defined features.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
The tableside guacamole—mashed to order and impossibly fresh—is a must, setting the stage for smoky, slow-roasted tacos and a cocktail list stacked with premium tequilas and mezcals.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
My husband’s smoky kielbasa, mashed potatoes and stellar, tangy red cabbage was a stick-to-your-ribs delight, and a friend’s meatloaf was tasty, if a little dense.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
Her makeup followed the Gothic theme with dark smoky eyes and defined features.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
The tableside guacamole—mashed to order and impossibly fresh—is a must, setting the stage for smoky, slow-roasted tacos and a cocktail list stacked with premium tequilas and mezcals.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
My husband’s smoky kielbasa, mashed potatoes and stellar, tangy red cabbage was a stick-to-your-ribs delight, and a friend’s meatloaf was tasty, if a little dense.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for smoky
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“Smoky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoky. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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