smoky

Meanings

• adjective

  Having the quality of smoke; filled with or producing smoke.

• A state of the atmosphere containing suspended particles and moisture, as after a fire.

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Synonyms

fumid , fumous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with smoky
pokey , toady , okay , play , stray , bray , pray

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Variants

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smokey , smokier , smokiest , smokily , smokiness , smokinesses , smoky , smoky quartz , smoky quartzes , smoky topaz , smoky topazs , Smoky Hill , Great Smoky Mountains

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'full of smoke' in Old English, from smōc, smok. The word has been used figuratively to describe a place or situation filled with something other than smoke since the 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. Smoky the Bear is a symbol of wildfire prevention in the United States.

2. The term 'smoky' is also used to describe the taste of foods that have been smoked, such as bacon or salmon.

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Related Concepts

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1. smoke: A complex mixture of gases and fine particles, usually as a result of incomplete combustion of carbon-based materials. Smoke can be toxic and can cause respiratory problems.

2. fog: A dense cloud of tiny water droplets that forms when water vapor condenses in the air, reducing visibility. Fog can be caused by a variety of factors, including temperature, humidity, and wind.

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Culture

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In literature, smoky is often used to describe atmospheric conditions, such as the smoky fog in 'The Turn of the Screw' by Henry James or the smoky battlefields in 'All Quiet on the Western Front' by Erich Maria Remarque. In music, the term 'smoky' is used to describe the sound of a singer with a rich, deep, and soulful voice, such as Billie Holiday or Nina Simone.

How to Memorize "smoky"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a room filled with thick, grey smoke. Visualize how the smoke rises and disperses, and how it affects the light in the room.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'smoky' with the smell and feel of a campfire or a wood-burning stove. Visualize the way the smoke curls up into the sky.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'SMOKEY' to remember the definition: Smoky is an adjective meaning 'full of smoke'.

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