smoggy

[smog-ee, smaw-gee] / ˈsmɒg i, ˈsmɔ gi /

ADJECTIVE

turbid

Synonyms

WEAK

blurred confused dark dense dim dismal dull dusky emulsified foggy gloomy hazy heavy indefinite indistinct leaden lowering misty mucky muddy murky mushy nebulous nontranslucent nontransparent not clear nubilous obscure opaque overcast somber sullen

Example Sentences

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“You’ve probably noticed that the air looks smoggy today—that’s the particulate matter,” Cohan, the Rice University professor, said via email that day.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

American flags waved as “The Star Spangled Banner” rang out on a smoggy day in the heart of the capital.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Authorities once again issued an alert on Friday, a common occurrence on smoggy winter days, with cleaner air expected by Sunday.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

She admits she used to be a smoker, and she grew up in post-war London's smoggy East End, but she believes her breathing conditions have been exacerbated and hastened by where she lives now.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2025

They call this part of California the Inland Empire, and it’s always smoggy, because whatever nastiness is in the air gets blown here and caught against the mountains.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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