smudgy

adjective

Definition of smudgynext
as in sooty

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  1. sooty
  2. smoky
  3. milky
Adjective
  • Black carbon is a dark, sooty byproduct of burning fossil fuels.
    Jillian Mock, Discover Magazine, 17 Sep. 2019
  • By the closer — a grim, sooty final reckoning with the events of June 13 — the colourful escapism of the Uphaar’s Bollywood posters suddenly looks half a world away.
    Mike McCahill, Variety, 17 Jan. 2023
Definition of sooty
Adjective
  • Some show more traditional techniques: steps to achieving smoky eyes and red lips.
    Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024
  • It has become known for its core releases and limited editions, many of which emphasize the bold, smoky, and medicinal/phenolic character of Islay whisky.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of smoky
Adjective
  • This milky, naturally floral-scented serum replenishes all the moisture your skin loses to your environment.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Oct. 2024
  • Scented almond oil and giving you a warm vanilla scent, this cleansing and softening oil starts with as oil and gets worked into a milky lather.
    Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
Definition of milky
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smudging

smudgy

smug

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