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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This cheesy chipotle chicken dip brings smoky heat and creamy comfort together in one irresistible bite.
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Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Crews made progress Saturday battling a smoky wildfire in southern California that broke out a day earlier and prompted mandatory evacuations.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Behind feathery headpieces and dramatic, smoky eyeshadow, the Kylie Cosmetics founder looked nearly unrecognizable.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
This bright pasta brings together sweet peas and smoky charred scallions for a simple dish that feels fresh yet deeply flavorful.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
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Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Crews made progress Saturday battling a smoky wildfire in southern California that broke out a day earlier and prompted mandatory evacuations.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Behind feathery headpieces and dramatic, smoky eyeshadow, the Kylie Cosmetics founder looked nearly unrecognizable.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
This bright pasta brings together sweet peas and smoky charred scallions for a simple dish that feels fresh yet deeply flavorful.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
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 6 Apr. 2026.
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