Let this smoky air out of the room and let some fresh air in.
Source: tatoeba (40681)
Smoky
/ˈsmoʊki/
Synonyms for "smoky" (143 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (29)
Strong matches (43)
Related words (71)
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Adjective(10 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: acier, aerial, aerodynamic, aerostatic, aery.
- Sentence evidence is available for smoky, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "smoky".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "smoky"
Keep "smoky" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "smoky" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "smoky", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "smoky" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
6 entriesmurky argumentobscured meaningsmoke-filled roomsmoke-laden airsmoked cheesesmoked salmon
Collocations
6 entriessmoky airsmoky aromasmoky atmospheresmoky finishsmoky flavorsmoky room
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
2 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
4 entriesTranslations
31 translations across 18 languages.
Ancient Greek
1 entries- καπνώδης adj (filled with smoke)
Basque
1 entries- ketsu adj (filled with smoke)
Bulgarian
2 entries- задимен adj (filled with smoke)
- пушен adj (having a smoke flavor)
Catalan
1 entries- fumós adj (filled with smoke)
Finnish
3 entries- savuinen adj (filled with smoke)
- savuinen adj (having a smoke flavor)
- savunmakuinen adj (having a smoke flavor)
French
2 entries- enfumé adj (filled with smoke)
- fumeux adj (filled with smoke)
Georgian
1 entries- ბოლიანი adj (filled with smoke)
Hindi
1 entries- धूमिल adj (filled with smoke)
Latin
2 entries- fūmeus adj (filled with smoke)
- fūmōsus adj (filled with smoke)
Māori
3 entries- kaurukiruki adj (filled with smoke)
- mataauahi adj (filled with smoke)
- minamina adj (having a smoke flavor)
Norman
1 entries- enfuntchi adj (filled with smoke)
Polish
2 entries- dymowy adj (having a smoke flavor)
- zadymiony adj (filled with smoke)
Russian
1 entries- задымлённый adj (filled with smoke)
Spanish
4 entries- ahumado adj (having a smoke flavor)
- ajumado adj (having a smoke flavor)
- humeante adj (filled with smoke)
- humoso adj (filled with smoke)
Swedish
2 entries- rökig adj (filled with smoke)
- rökig adj (having a smoke flavor)
Tagalog
1 entries- mausok adj (filled with smoke)
Tausug
1 entries- maasu adj (filled with smoke)
Turkish
1 entries- dumanlı adj (filled with smoke)
Sample sentences
52 total sentences available.
The atmosphere in the room was hot and smoky.
Source: tatoeba (44227)
The bar was so smoky that my eyes started to sting.
Source: tatoeba (587921)
Is it safe for children to eat in smoky restaurants?
Source: tatoeba (954011)
Showing 4 of 52 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "smoky"?
Closest matches include acier, aerial, aerodynamic, aerostatic, aery.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "smoky"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.