smoky

adjective

ˈsmō-kē 

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

smokily

ˈsmō-kə-lē 

adverb

smokiness

ˈsmō-kē-nəs 

noun

Examples of smoky in a Sentence

Her dress was a smoky blue.

Her smoky voice drew me in.

She gave him a smoky look.

Recent Examples on the Web

Take smoky brunette and candlelit brunette, for example. —Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 9 Jan. 2025

For a brief time, strong winds and smoky skies prevented the fire department from using aircraft or helicopters to drop water over the fires. —Aria Bendix, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025

On the other end of the spectrum, Joly suggests stocking up on smoky lapsang souchong tea, which can mimic whiskey’s boldness. —Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025

Hellmann's Chipotle Mayonnaise Dressing Hellmann's Chipotle Mayonnaise Dressing is deliciously creamy and brings a smoky flavor and mild heat to meals. —Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing smoky

• smoky quartz
• smoky topaz

Kids Definition

smoky

adjective

variants also smokey

ˈsmō-kē 

smokier; smokiest

1

: giving off smoke especially in large quantities

smoky stoves

2

: resembling or suggestive of smoke

a smoky flavor

3

: filled with or darkened by smoke

a smoky room

smokily

-kə-lē 

adverb

smokiness

-kē-nəs 

noun