Synonyms for

Smokey

Verb / ˈsməʊki: / Another word for smokey — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Smokey is an adjective that describes something relating to or producing smoke.

Synonyms & similar words

smoky hazy foggy cloudy murky misty opalescent smouldering fumy fumigated fuggy reeky smudgey smoked smoulderous smoke-colored smoke-coloured smoke-filled smoke-screen

Synonyms by register

Formal

sooty fuliginous carbonaceous

Informal

smoky smoggy hazy

Literary

fumy miasmic

Antonyms

clear clean odorless fresh unpolluted pure

Common collocations

  • smokey eyes
  • smokey flavor
  • smokey quartz
  • smokey bacon
  • smokey cheese
  • smokey mountains
  • smokey air

Word family

noun smoke
adjective smoky
adverb smokily

Usage note

While 'smokey' is a common variant spelling, 'smoky' is the standard and preferred spelling in most contexts, especially for describing the presence of smoke or a smoky flavor.

Example sentences

  1. The forest was filled with smokey air.
  2. I could smell the smokey barbecue from my house.
  3. The smokey haze made it difficult to see.
  4. Her smokey eyes were captivating.
  5. The smokey scent of the campfire lingered in the air.

Quotes

  • 'Where there's smoke, there's fire.' - English Proverb
  • 'In every change, in every falling leaf, there is some pain, some beauty. And that's the way new leaves grow.' - Amit Ray
  • 'I like the smell of earth, the touch of waves, the taste of berries, the sight of trees, the sound of laughter, and the feeling of being fully alive.' - Unknown

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