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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Add the Like Sweet Like Smoky to give it a smoky hint of flavor.
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Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2024
Her golden blond tresses were styled down with a soft wave and her makeup featured soft pink lip with a hint of a smoky eye.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 1 July 2024
In the summer of 2022, Vedder lost his voice after performing in hot, dusty and smoky conditions at Lollapalooza Paris and missed the next three shows.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 28 June 2024
These are the smokiest burgers in town and the kitschy condiment wagon is just the icing on the cake.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 28 June 2024
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Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2024
Her golden blond tresses were styled down with a soft wave and her makeup featured soft pink lip with a hint of a smoky eye.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 1 July 2024
In the summer of 2022, Vedder lost his voice after performing in hot, dusty and smoky conditions at Lollapalooza Paris and missed the next three shows.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 28 June 2024
These are the smokiest burgers in town and the kitschy condiment wagon is just the icing on the cake.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 28 June 2024
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 7 Jul. 2024.
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