Smoky: meaning, definitions and examples

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smoky

[ ˈsmoʊki ]

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weather

Filled, affected, or characterized by smoke.

Synonyms

foggy, hazy, smoggy

Examples of usage

The sky was smoky from the nearby forest fires.
The air quality was poor due to the smoky conditions.

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flavor

Having the flavor, taste, or aroma of smoke, often used to describe food or drinks.

Synonyms

charred, grilled, smoked

Examples of usage

The barbecue ribs had a delicious, smoky flavor.
The whiskey had a rich and smoky aroma.

Translations

Translations of the word "smoky" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esfumaçado

🇮🇳 धुँधला

🇩🇪 rauchig

🇮🇩 berasap

🇺🇦 димний

🇵🇱 zadymiony

🇯🇵 煙い (kemui)

🇫🇷 enfumé

🇪🇸 ahumado

🇹🇷 dumanlı

🇰🇷 연기가 자욱한

🇸🇦 مدخن

🇨🇿 zakouřený

🇸🇰 zadymený

🇨🇳 烟雾弥漫的 (yān wù mí màn de)

🇸🇮 zadimljen

🇮🇸 reykur

🇰🇿 түтінді

🇬🇪 მოყავისფრო

🇦🇿 dumanlı

🇲🇽 ahumado

Word origin

The word 'smoky' originated from the Middle English word 'smoky' which is derived from the Old English word 'smocig', meaning emitting smoke. The use of 'smoky' to describe weather conditions or flavors dates back to the 16th century. Over the years, 'smoky' has become a common term used to convey the presence of smoke or the taste of smoke in various contexts.

See also: smog, smoke, smoked, smokescreen, smoking.