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
• Add the Like Sweet Like Smoky to give it a smoky hint of flavor.
  — Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2024
• 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
• The taco does come with a side of spicy and smoky red salsa and a mild green chile sauce.
  — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
• In line with the vampy theme, Turner opted for a smoky eye.
  — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Nov. 2022
• The thin tortilla chips were just right for the volcano blast of smoky cheese.
  — Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 25 Aug. 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
• The result is a mess of noodles packed with smoky flavor and large chunks of meat.
  — Megha McSwain, Chron, 22 July 2022
• 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
• Her eyes are smoky with full lashes and a bright highlight in the corners.
  — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2022
• The Smoking Gun is a chef’s tool that adds smoky flavor to food and drinks in seconds.
  — Sunset Magazine, 21 Apr. 2022
• 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
• In My Own Time — with her smoky vocals front and center.
  — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2022
• Chipotle Spice– Packs a punch with heat and smoky flavor.
  — Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022
• 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
• Add your favorite wood chips to leave meats with a rich, smoky flavor.
  — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 22 Apr. 2022
• Gas fires also tend to be less smoky than a wood-burning fire.
  — Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022
• 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
• Coward stepped into the living room and found the floor covered in a smoky haze.
  — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 25 May 2024
• Vineyards coat steep slopes and the views are as gorgeous as the wines, which range from bright and fruity to rich, smoky, and complex.
  — Annie B. Shapero, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2024
• Its medium-to-large head is smoky purple when cooked and matures in 80 days.
  — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2024
• Notes of pink pepper and rum and tobacco leaf absolute round out the sweetly smoky scent, which lends itself to a night of firelight, expertly poured cocktails, and melodious riffs.
  — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 19 Nov 2024