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