adjective
Uncommon
smoky
SMOH-kee
Smoky (adjective) means Filled with or giving off smoke. Example: “The bar had a smoky atmosphere before the ban.”
adjective
1
Filled with or giving off smoke.
"The bar had a smoky atmosphere before the ban."
2
Having a flavor or aroma like smoke.
"The barbecue sauce had a rich, smoky taste."
3
Of a deep, raspy voice quality.
"She sang in a low, smoky voice."
How to use smoky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFilled with smoke, tasting or smelling of smoke, or (of a voice) low and raspy.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
smoky flavor
smoky room
smoky voice
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Word forms
- Comparative
- smokier
- Superlative
- smokiest
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Etymology
From smoke plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.
Antonyms
smokeless
Rhymes for smoky
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What does “smoky” mean?
The word “smoky” means filled with or giving off smoke. In plain terms, filled with smoke, tasting or smelling of smoke, or (of a voice) low and raspy.
How do you pronounce “smoky”?
“Smoky” is pronounced SMOH-kee (/ˈsmoʊki/ in IPA).
How do you use “smoky” in a sentence?
Here is “smoky” used in a sentence: “The bar had a smoky atmosphere before the ban.”
What part of speech is “smoky”?
“Smoky” is an adjective.
Is “smoky” a common word?
“Smoky” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “smoky” have?
“Smoky” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: filled with or giving off smoke.
