smoky

/ˈsmoʊki/
/ˈsmʌʊki/
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Other forms: smokily; smokier; smokiest

Definitions of smoky
  1. adjective
    marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
    “smoky rafters”
    “smoky chimneys”
    “a smoky fireplace”
    “a smoky corridor”
    synonyms:
    blackened
    darkened by smoke
    smoking
    emitting smoke in great volume
    smoke-filled
    containing smoke
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    antonyms:
    smokeless
    emitting or containing little or no smoke
    smoke-free
    free of smoke
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  2. adjective
    tasting of smoke
    “smoky sausages”
    synonyms:
    tasty
    pleasing to the sense of taste
Pronunciation
US
/ˈsmoʊki/
UK
/ˈsmʌʊki/
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