How to Use smoky in a Sentence

smoky

adjective

• Her smoky voice drew me in.
• Her dress was a smoky blue.
• She gave him a smoky look.
• Bridges has a large and smoky voice that soars with grace.
  — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2023
• The tortilla soup is thick, smoky and spicy — not thin and brothy.
  — Dallas News, 6 Mar. 2023
• Brown sugar: Just a bit cuts through the smoky heat of the other spices.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2023
• In line with the vampy theme, Turner opted for a smoky eye.
  — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Nov. 2022
• Sweet, smoky, sticky, and savory, this is a meal in itself and easy to share.
  — Mara Severin | Eating Out, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Apr. 2023
• At first there’s the milk, with a subtle smoky flavor that coats your mouth.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2023
• The Solo Shadow has a gold top with the product held in a deep smoky gray pot.
  — ELLE, 14 Aug. 2023
• Lizzo had her hair styled down in waves and wore a smoky eye for makeup.
  — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 3 Oct. 2022
• This turkey tastes like fall thanks to its sweet, spicy, and smoky flavors.
  — Bridget Degnan, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2023
• With smoky hues like chocolate mauve and ash brown in the lead, the best brunette shades of today aren't ho-hum by any means.
  — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
• Cilantro: Adds color and freshness that livens up the smoky salsa.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
• For glam, Collins brought her signature bold lip to the carpet teamed with a smoky eye.
  — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
• As for her glam, the singer went for a subtle smoky eye paired with a light brown lip, plus a cherry red mani.
  — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Mar. 2023
• The sausage is smoky and charred but still juicy; the peppers and onions are aromatic and slightly sweet.
  — Elena Giardina, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2023
• Her glossy, smoky eye makeup and ombré lips were the perfect match for this wet look.
  — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 28 Aug. 2023
• Not all mezcal is smoky, but many brands have varying levels of smoke on the palate.
  — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2023
• These are the smokiest burgers in town and the kitschy condiment wagon is just the icing on the cake.
  — Jill Cassidy, The Arizona Republic, 16 Jan. 2024
• The smoky, spiced wine is always an elegant choice for bringing warmth when there's a chill in the air.
  — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2023
• Her makeup was equally glamorous: a dark brown smoky eye and glossy lip, and a neat bun with a side part.
  — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Mar. 2023
• Carey and Jenner twinned in the smiley selfie in glowy base makeup, smoky eyes and glossy lips.
  — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 29 Oct. 2023
• Winds will continue to push the smoke eastward, bringing a smoky haze to the Northeast early in the week.
  — Caitlin Kaiser, CNN, 16 July 2023
• The living area was dark, cavernous and had the stale, smoky, over-warm atmosphere of a casino.
  — Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
• The creamy farmhouse cheddar is mixed with chive and onion—and after it’s aged, it is cold-smoked over oak chips for a smoky taste.
  — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 27 July 2023
• Some bits of char may make it into the final jar, and the smoky flavor is certainly present.
  — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 20 Dec. 2022
• This included sculptural blush, a smoky eye, and lined lips.
  — Akili King, Essence, 10 Feb. 2024
• As per usual, her glam was on point from a smoky cat-eye to sharp contouring and the perfect nude lip.
  — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 6 Mar. 2023
• Mix in pieces of white pottery and smoky glassware for a more collected look.
  — Anna Logan, Country Living, 28 July 2023

Last Updated: 7 May 2024