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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The Delaney With its mix of smoky scotch, vermouth, and bitter Campari, the drink is a sophisticated sip to steady your nerves.
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Cubed potatoes, decadent cheesy sauce, and caramelized Ritz crackers to top it off.
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Million Dollar Baked Beans
Savory, sweet, and smoky elements blend together to take traditional baked beans to flavorful new heights – in under an hour.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
For a smoky edge, reach for a bottle like Laphroaig Select, which is bold but not overly intense, providing a contrast that’s not too overpowering.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The smoky mayo balances several ingredients and flavors, too.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Cubed potatoes, decadent cheesy sauce, and caramelized Ritz crackers to top it off.
get the recipe
Million Dollar Baked Beans
Savory, sweet, and smoky elements blend together to take traditional baked beans to flavorful new heights – in under an hour.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
For a smoky edge, reach for a bottle like Laphroaig Select, which is bold but not overly intense, providing a contrast that’s not too overpowering.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The smoky mayo balances several ingredients and flavors, too.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 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 29 Nov. 2024.
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