smoky

English

/ˈsmoʊki/

adj
Definitions
  • Filled with smoke.
  • give Giving off smoke.
  • Of a colour or colour pattern similar to that of smoke.
  • Having a flavour or odour like smoke; flavoured with smoke.
  • Resembling or composed of smoke.
  • Blackened by smoke.
  • (of a person's voice) Having a deep, raspy quality, often as a result of smoking tobacco.
  • Attractive in a sensual way; sultry.
  • (music) Having a dark, thick, bass sound.
  • (obsolete) Giving off steam or vapour.
  • (obsolete) Obscuring or insubstantial like smoke.
  • (obsolete) Suspicious; open to suspicion; jealous.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English smoky suf from English smoke.

Origin

English

smoke

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