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单词 smoky
释义

smoky

adjective

ˈsmō-kē How to pronounce smoky (audio)
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
smokily
ˈsmō-kə-lē How to pronounce smoky (audio)
adverb
smokiness
ˈsmō-kē-nəs How to pronounce smoky (audio)
noun

Example Sentences

Her dress was a smoky blue. Her smoky voice drew me in. She gave him a smoky look.
Recent Examples on the Web There’s nothing quite like the irresistible sear, smoky flavor, and tantalizing crunch food gets on a grill. Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 19 Aug. 2022 This recipe from grilling expert and cookbook author Elizabeth Karmel gives you moist fish with a scrumptious, smoky flavor. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2022 Roasting bell peppers allow the veggie to achieve a soft texture while gaining a nice smoky flavor. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2022 The cucumber’s fresh crunch has gone, but in its place is something more substantial to deliver a smoky, savory flavor. New York Times, 13 July 2022 After shrinking his smoky empire from three brick-and-mortar locations to one during the pandemic, owner and pitmaster Jarael Holston-Jones is on the barbecue rebound. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2022 The Chinese five-spice powder gives the marinade an almost smoky scent. G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 The thin tortilla chips were just right for the volcano blast of smoky cheese. Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 25 Aug. 2022 Bun Cha and Cha Ca also highlight the traditional items on our menu, which are super refreshing with all sorts of smoky, charred flavors. Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

smoky

adjective

ˈsmō-kē How to pronounce smoky (audio)
smokier; smokiest
1
: giving off smoke especially in large amounts
smoky stoves
2
: filled with or darkened by smoke
The sky was gray and smoky. Margo Sorenson, Firewatch
3
: having a flavor, taste, or appearance of smoke

smoky

adjective

variants also smokey
1
as in gruff

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • gruff
  • husky
  • hoarse
  • rough
  • throaty
  • boomy
  • deep
  • tubby
  • bass
  • low
  • grave

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • shrill
  • acute
  • sharp
  • high
  • thin
  • treble
  • squeaky
  • piping
  • high-pitched
  • penetrating
  • strident
  • piercing
  • tinny
  • earsplitting
  • squeaking
  • squealing
  • peeping
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2
as in sooty

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • sooty
  • smudgy
  • milky
  • miasmic
  • miasmatic
  • opaque
  • miasmal
  • muddy
  • slimy
  • filmy
  • turbid
  • rainy
  • misty
  • mucky
  • smoggy
  • foggy
  • slushy
  • overcast
  • hazy
  • dirty
  • miry
  • stormy
  • clouded
  • thick
  • soupy
  • cloudy
  • murky
  • beclouded
  • gauzy
  • befogged
  • brumous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • limpid
  • bright
  • clear
  • clean
  • cloudless
  • unclouded
  • sunny
  • pellucid
  • translucent
  • transparent
  • fair
  • sunshiny
  • clement
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