Meaning & Definition of word "Smoky"

Smoky

/ˈsmoʊ.ki/

1. Filled with or covered by smoke.
- Example: The air in the room became smoky after the fireplace was lit.
2. Having a dark or hazy appearance due to smoke.
- Example: The sky was smoky with the remnants of a recent wildfire.
3. Having a flavor or aroma reminiscent of smoke, usually used in the context of food or drinks.
- Example: She enjoyed the smoky flavor of the barbecue ribs.
4. Characterized by a dull, gray color or tone.
- Example: He wore a smoky gray jacket that complemented his eyes.

●Middle English: from smoke + -y

smoky eyes:

makeup style that emphasizes dark, smudged eyelids.

smoky bar:

a bar that allows smoking, often filled with cigarette smoke.

smoky flavor:

a taste characteristic of food that has been cooked over smoke.

smoke:

the visible vapor and gases given off by burning or smoldering material.

smolder:

to burn slowly with smoke but no flame.

smoky quartz:

a variety of quartz that is tinted smoky gray or brown.

Meaning: used to describe a style that is dark and mysterious.

● Example Sentence: That outfit is so smoky, it really stands out at the party.

Meaning: referring to someone who is untrustworthy or shady.

● Example Sentence: I heard he has a smoky past, be careful around him.