Dictionary entry

Smoky

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Smok″y (?), a. [Compar.Smokier (?); superl.Smokiest.] 1. Emitting smoke, esp. in large quantities or in an offensive manner; fumid; as, smoky fires.

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

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

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

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

6. Suspicious; open to suspicion. Foote.

Smoky quartz(Min.), a variety of quartz crystal of a pale to dark smoky-brown color. See Quartz.