smoky
word
Definition
Full of smoke, or having the flavor, color, or smell of smoke. Can describe air, rooms, food, or even a color.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for describing air quality ('smoky room'), foods ('smoky flavor'), or colors ('smoky eyeshadow'). It's more about smoke presence or smokelike qualities, not the act of burning. Informal but not slang.
Spanish: ahumado - llenos de humoPortuguese (BR): defumado - cheio de fumaçaPortuguese (PT): fumado - cheio de fumoChinese (Simplified): 烟熏的 - 烟雾弥漫的Chinese (Traditional): 煙燻的 - 煙霧瀰漫的Hindi: धुएँदारArabic: مدخن - مليء بالدخان
Example Sentences
The kitchen was smoky after I burned the toast.
basic
I love the smoky taste of grilled chicken.
basic
The old bar had a smoky smell.
basic
Her eyeshadow gave her a smoky look for the party.
natural
It’s hard to breathe in here, it’s so smoky.
natural
The mountains looked mysterious in the smoky morning air.
natural