SMOKY

a.

6 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
a.

Emitting smoke, esp. in large quantities or in an offensive manner; fumid; as, smoky fires.

2.
a.

Having the appearance or nature of smoke; as, a smoky fog. "Unlustrous as the smoky light." Shak.

3.
a.

Filled with smoke, or with a vapor resembling smoke; thick; as, a smoky atmosphere.

4.
a.

Subject to be filled with smoke from chimneys or fireplace; as, a smoky house.

5.
a.

Tarnished with smoke; noisome with smoke; as, smoky rafters; smoky cells.

6.
a.

Suspicious; open to suspicion. [Obs.] Foote. Smoky quartz (Min.), a variety of quartz crystal of a pale to dark smoky-brown color. See Quartz.