adj., -i·er, -i·est.
- Emitting smoke in profuse volume: a smoky stove.
- Mixed or filled with smoke: smoky corridors.
- Resembling smoke: a smoky haze.
- Discolored or soiled with or as if with smoke: "The smoky Sicilian afternoon sun tinged the green landscape with red" (Mario Puzo).
- Tasting of smoke: smoky sausages.
smokiness smok'i·ness n.
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