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Smokey/Smoky
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Smokey vs. Smoky
Smokey
/ˈsməʊki/
Having the quality or appearance of smoke, often used to describe a smoky color or flavor.
Examples:
Synonyms:
hazy
cloudy
foggy
Antonyms:
clear
clean
unclouded
Smoky
/ˈsməʊki/
Having a smell, appearance, or flavor reminiscent of smoke
Examples:
Synonyms:
hazy
misty
smoggy
sooty
Antonyms:
clear
pure
Ways to tell them apart:
Smokey
is often used as a proper noun, as in the name Smokey Bear, the mascot for forest fire prevention.
Smoky
is an adjective that describes something filled with or resembling smoke.
Remember that
smoky
only has one
e
and is used for descriptions, while
smokey
typically has a more specialized or informal use.
When to use smokey:
When to use smoky:
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