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.
  • These beans are sweet, smoky and tangy.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
  • This glitter gold smoky eye was so good.
    — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Her glam featured a smoky eye and nude lip.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
  • But at the same time, give me a wet, glassy, blue or black smoky eye.
    — Essence, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Bitter, smoky, sweet — all at once.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The end result is a smoky stew that packs a lot of heat.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
  • The idea is just to char both to pull out a smoky flavor.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The brisket, too, thick and smoky, goes toe to toe with some of the best.
    — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 4 Sep. 2020
  • The tortilla soup is thick, smoky and spicy — not thin and brothy.
    — Dallas News, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Grilling corn on the cob in their husk gives a smoky flavor to the corn.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 31 Aug. 2021
  • This recipe is filled with smoky chicken, sweet pops of corn, and earthy beans.
    — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Canned pinto beans hold their own next to the smoky, plump shrimp in these tacos.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Add a smoky touch to a classic rice salad.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
  • My eyes got a dark brown smoky shadow and long false lashes.
    — Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Her makeup featured a brown smoky eye and glossy lips.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • For years, the mother of three relied on smoky kerosene lamps.
    — ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Memphis ribs are all about pure, smoky flavor.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
  • The star wore her hair in a sleek bun and sported a smoky makeup look.
    — Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 May 2025
  • Each bite is slightly spicy, smoky, and packed with flavor.
    — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Their flavor is stronger, with nutty and smoky notes.
    — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Smoked salt has a smoky flavor and works well in rubs and marinades.
    — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
  • Lizzo had her hair styled down in waves and wore a smoky eye for makeup.
    — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 3 Oct. 2022
  • 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
  • The thin tortilla chips were just right for the volcano blast of smoky cheese.
    — Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 25 Aug. 2022
  • The house sauce is described by the restaurant as a smoky and mild red sauce.
    — Jim Riccioli, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2020
  • Warm bread arrives, ready to mop up za’atar olive oil and smoky hummus.
    — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The meat is then hand-chopped and finished with a smoky chili pepper sauce.
    — cleveland, 27 Sep. 2021

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