| 释义 |
smoky
adjective
also smokey \ˈsmōkē, -ki\
(smokier ; smokiest)
Etymology: Middle English smoky, from smoke (I) + -y
1.
a. : emitting smoke especially in large quantities or in an offensive manner
< smoky fireplaces >
< a smoky torch >
b. : emitting something that resembles smoke
< part the smoky flesh, enjoy the feast — Joel Barlow >
2.
a. : having the characteristics of or resembling smoke
< a smoky mist >
as
(1) obsolete : having the obscuring or unsubstantial quality of smoke
(2) : having a flavor or odor suggestive of smoke : tasting or smelling like smoke
< the smoky taste of Scotch whisky >
b. : having a foggy or misty quality : hazy
< the smoky outline of the farther shore — Valentine Williams >
< the Great Smoky Mountains >
3.
a. : filled with or marked by the presence of smoke
< a smoky kitchen >
< autumn is the smokiest season — Berton Roueché >
b. : made dark or black by smoke
< smoky rafters >
4. : of the color smoke
5. : having the habit of smoking
< smokey young men … watching football matches — London Daily News >
6. archaic : quick to detect or suspect
7. of a voice : marked by a low guttural quality suggestive of a torch singer |