adj.
Variant: also smok · ey
Pronunciation: ' sm ō -k ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: smok · i · er ; -est
Date: 14th century
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>
– smok · i · ly \ -k ə -l ē \ adverb
– smok · i · ness \ -k ē -n ə s \ noun