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smoky

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsmoʊki/ · UK /ˈsməʊki/

smoky means: Filled with smoke, or producing a lot of smoke.

adjective

FULL OF SMOKEB1

Filled with smoke, or producing a lot of smoke.

  • The kitchen was hot and smoky.
  • We left the smoky room.
  • A smoky fire made our eyes water.

Similar words: smoke-filled

Common phrases: smoky room, smoky air, smoky fire

SMOKE FLAVOURB2

Having a taste or smell like smoke.

  • The cheese has a smoky flavour.
  • A smoky aroma came from the tea.
  • This whisky tastes rich and smoky.

Similar words: smoke-flavoured

Common phrases: smoky flavour, smoky aroma, smoky whisky

SMOKE COLOURC1

Having a grey or dark colour like smoke.

  • She chose a smoky grey paint.
  • The vase is made of smoky glass.
  • His eyes were a smoky blue.

Similar words: smoke-coloured

Common phrases: smoky grey, smoky glass, smoky quartz

DEEP VOICEC2

Having a deep, rich, slightly rough sound.

  • She sings in a smoky voice.
  • His smoky tones filled the small club.
  • The song begins with a few smoky notes.

Similar words: husky, deep

Common phrases: smoky voice, smoky tones, smoky jazz

Questions about smoky

What does smoky mean?

Filled with smoke, or producing a lot of smoke.

What is smoky in other languages?

Türkçe: dumanlı · Español: lleno de humo · Français: enfumé · Deutsch: rauchig · Italiano: fumoso · 日本語: 煙たい

How do you pronounce smoky?

In American English /ˈsmoʊki/; in British English /ˈsməʊki/.

How do you use smoky in a sentence?

The kitchen was hot and smoky. We left the smoky room.

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