smokey
word
/ˈsmoʊki/
/smˈəʊki/
Definition
Describes something filled with smoke, having a strong smoky smell, or a grayish color like smoke. It can refer to air, tastes, scents, or even makeup style.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and sometimes stylized, especially in fashion or makeup ('smokey eye'). Often spelled 'smoky' in US English — 'smokey' is more common for names or as a playful variation. Used for air, flavors, smells, voice, or appearance.
Spanish: ahumado - con mucho humoPortuguese (BR): esfumaçado - com cheiro de fumaçaPortuguese (PT): esfumaçado - com cheiro a fumoChinese (Simplified): 烟雾弥漫的 - 有烟味的Chinese (Traditional): 煙霧瀰漫的 - 有煙味的Hindi: धुआँदार - धुएँ की खुशबू वालाArabic: دخاني - مفعم بالدخانBengali: ধোঁয়াটে - ধোঁয়া মতোRussian: дымныйJapanese: スモーキーVietnamese: ám khói - mờ khói - màu khóiKorean: 스모키 - 연기처럼 흐린Turkish: dumanlıUrdu: دھواں دار - دھندلاIndonesian: berasap - seperti asap - warna asap
Example Sentences
The kitchen was smokey after we burned the toast.
basic
She likes the smokey flavor of barbecued meat.
basic
It was hard to see through the smokey air in the woods.
basic
She wore a smokey eye look for the party last night.
natural
This cheese has a unique, smokey taste I really enjoy.
natural
The mountains looked mystical in the smokey morning haze.
natural