In this article, I will compare Smokey vs. smoky, and I will use each in a sentence. I will also explain a mnemonic that should help you decide whether to use Smokey or smoky in your writing.

The meaning of SMOKY is emitting smoke especially in large quantities. How to use smoky in a sentence.

1. emitting smoke, esp. in large amounts. 2. hazy; darkened or begrimed with smoke. 3. having the character or appearance of smoke: smoky colors. 4. pertaining to or suggestive of smoke: …

SMOKY meaning: 1 : filled with smoke; 2 : having a flavor, taste, or appearance of smoke

smoky adjective (FILLED WITH SMOKE) filled with smoke: a smoky room (Definition of smoky from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Nov 26, 2025 · Smoky is an adjective that describes something that is filled with or smells of smoke. On the other hand, Smokey is a proper noun that refers to a person or character’s name.

You can use smoky to describe something that looks like smoke, for example, because it is slightly blue or gray or because it is not clear. At the center of the dial is a piece of smoky glass.

Definition of smoky adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

SMOKY definition: emitting smoke, especially in large amounts. See examples of smoky used in a sentence.

smoky adjective (FILLED WITH SMOKE) filled with smoke: a smoky room (Definition of smoky from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)