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smoky

[smoh-kee]

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adjective, smok·i·er, smok·i·est.

emitting smoke, especially in large amounts.

hazy; darkened or begrimed with smoke.

having the character or appearance of smoke: smoky colors.

pertaining to or suggestive of smoke: a smoky haze.

of a dull or brownish gray; cloudy.

Origin:
1275–1325; Middle English; see smoke, -y¹

Related forms

smok·i·ly, adverb

smok·i·ness, noun

un·smok·i·ly, adverb

un·smok·i·ness, noun

un·smok·y, adjective

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The wood fuels a brick oven nearby, accounting for the enticing woodsy, smoky aroma.

Dense and rich with pronounced aroma of smoky tar and berries.

By applying many thin coats of this adapted glaze, he achieved the smoky shadowing he became famous for.

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The wood fuels a brick oven nearby, accounting for the enticing woodsy, smoky aroma.

Dense and rich with pronounced aroma of smoky tar and berries.

By applying many thin coats of this adapted glaze, he achieved the smoky shadowing he became famous for.

Cleopatra and her kin knew a thing or two about crafting an alluring smoky eye.

As anyone who has walked into a smoky bar can tell you, alcohol and smoking often go hand in hand.

Earthy mushrooms and smoky bacon pair perfectly with this crisp-skinned roast chicken.

Diaries of the preceding days mention smoky air and a red sun at morning and evening.

And using chicken stock instead of fish stock guaranteed proper richness to balance wine and the smoky fish.

The steaks sizzle over a smoky heat, sending a delicious aroma into the air.

Some are crystal clear, others of smoky or colored quartz.

The backyard contained the kitchen-an adjacent building meant to separate the smoky cooking conditions from the main living area.

Sake is brewed in many styles, ranging from light and fragrant to smoky and full bodied.

They sent up an aircraft with infrared mapping capabilities that could see through the fire's smoky cloak and track its movement.

Adele, known for her smoky voice and lovelorn lyrics.

Earthy mushrooms and smoky bacon pair with succulent chicken breasts and fresh thyme.

Only a little bacon flavor came through the rich taste of the chocolate, mostly lending the bar a nice smoky quality.

Mangoes take on a rich smoky flavor from dried chipotle chilies.

She wraps salmon in pancetta for a smoky flavor, then accents its richness with top-quality olive oil and vinegar.

The smoky flavor of the grill adds a bit of umami to this vegetarian kebab and noodle dinner.

Grilling pineapple brings out the natural sugars of the fruit and imparts a smoky flavor.

The best contain naturally derived flavors and range from smoky to citrusy to chile-hot.

Fortunately, broiling creates the same crisp skin and smoky flavor as grilling, with far less fuss.

But those pork spareribs are smoky and succulent, the deep-charred brisket shreds.

The interior of a farmer's hut is so smoky it seems to be part of the.

And instead of being powered by smoky little petrol engines, they are driven electrically.

Not to rain on your patriotic parade plans any more, but you can't count on recycling the smoky remnants either:.

The spice captures the allure of a smoky flavor for indoor cooking.

Slippery orange mud makes it almost impossible to walk up the steep hill from one smoky hut to the next.

Even in this crowded, smoky room, you can't miss him.

Steaks are juicy and good, but the genius dish here is the full rack of pork ribs: sweet, smoky and soft.

On the downside, the café is rather smoky and oddly old-fashioned.

Schwartz painted the living room four times to get the shade of smoky blue they wanted.

Deeply smoky and piquant, the coarse-ground sausage takes well to thick guacamole and a bright splash of tomatillo salsa.

What sets it apart is the expert economy of its pizza: no waste or excess, a thin and faintly smoky crust, just.

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World English Dictionary

smoky (ˈsməʊkɪ)

—*adj* , smokier, smokiest
1.	emitting, containing, or resembling smoke
2.	emitting smoke excessively or in the wrong place: a smoky fireplace
3.	of or tinged with the colour smoke: a smoky cat
4.	having the flavour of having been cured by smoking
5.	made dark, dirty, or hazy by smoke

'smokily

—*adv*

'smokiness

—n

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