Word
Definition
adj. filled with smoke, smelling like smoke, or having a taste like smoke. You can also use it to describe a voice that sounds deep and slightly rough.
adj. filled with, emitting, or resembling smoke in appearance, scent, or flavour. When describing a voice or musical tone, it refers to a low, husky, or slightly breathy quality.
Examples
“The room was dark and smoky.”
“The chef added a smoky flavour to the sauce by using dried peppers and a wood-fired grill.”
“The jazz singer's smoky vocals perfectly complemented the late-night atmosphere of the club, creating an intimate and nostalgic experience for the audience.”
Examples
simple
“The room was dark and smoky.”
contextual
“The chef added a smoky flavour to the sauce by using dried peppers and a wood-fired grill.”
complex
“The jazz singer's smoky vocals perfectly complemented the late-night atmosphere of the club, creating an intimate and nostalgic experience for the audience.”
Usage
Often used to describe food, environments, or sensory qualities like voice and colour.
Etymology
From Middle English smoky, smokie, equivalent to smoke + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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