Smoky
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsmoʊki/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Smoky is an adjective meaning Filled with smoke.
Meaning
Filled with smoke.
More Meanings
- Giving off smoke.
- Of a colour or colour pattern similar to that of smoke.
- Having a flavour or odour like smoke; flavoured with smoke.
- Resembling or composed of smoke.
- Blackened by smoke.
- (of a person's voice) Having a deep, raspy quality, often as a result of smoking tobacco.
- Attractive in a sensual way; sultry.
Example Sentences
a smoky cabin
a smoky oil lamp
[We] never had better fires in England, then in the dry, ſmoaky houſes of Kecoughtan: […]
[…] is it I That drive thee from the sportive court, where thou Wast shot at with fair eyes, to be the mark Of smoky muskets?
Word Forms
- smokier
- smokiest
- smokey
- smoakie
Synonyms for smoky
Depending on context, synonyms include fumid, fumous, tasteful, smoking, blackened, smoke-filled.
Antonyms for smoky
Common opposites include smokeless.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include smoking, smoke-filled, blackened, tasteful, smoke, cigarette.
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Sources & Attribution
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