smoky

Example Sentences

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I dream of lizards, dark skies, sand dunes and sunsets streaked in rose-mauve and smoky violet, the air heavy with the scent of wet creosote and campfire smoke.

From Los Angeles Times

That evening I ate grilled fish for supper, tender and delicious with the smoky tang of the open fire, and it brought back the happiest times of my life.

From Literature

We hear a Fender Rhodes piano, strummed electric guitar and a spare trumpet, conjuring images of a late night in a smoky club.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some of the rooms stink; it’s a bitter, almost smoky smell.

From Literature

It’s used exclusively in savory dishes, namely curries, due to its robust, smoky flavor.

From Salon