smoggyadj.
/ˈsmɒɡi/, U.S. /ˈsmɔɡi/, /ˈsmɑɡi/ Characterized by the presence of smog.
ΘΚΠ
the world > the earth > weather and the atmosphere > weather > cloud > mist > [adjective] > foggy > characterized or affected by smog
smoggy1905
smogged1982
1905 Daily News 26 July 9 Observations had proved that, even in the most ‘smoggy’ periods, there was far less of the evil element in the early hours of the morning.
1948 Smog Problem in Los Angeles County 17/1 Smoggy days are usually days of high temperature.
1978 P. Niesewand Underground Connection 25 A smoggy wind blew across the crowded platform as a train thundered in.
Derivatives
ˈsmoggily adv.
ΘΚΠ
the world > the earth > weather and the atmosphere > weather > cloud > mist > [adverb] > in a foggy manner > in a smoggy manner
smoggily1965
1965 P. Wylie They both were Naked ii. vi. 291 When the fourth day was smoggily born in the black-smudged, yellow opacity that was air I ordered coffee.
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