Smoky \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. [Obs.]
--Foote.
Smoky quartz (Min.), a variety of quartz crystal of a pale
to dark smoky-brown color. See Quartz.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |