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- [smoh-kee]
- /ˈsmoʊ ki/
- /ˈsməʊkɪnəs /
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- [smoh-kee]
- /ˈsmoʊ ki/
Definitions of smokiness word
- adjective smokiness emitting smoke, especially in large amounts. 1
- adjective smokiness hazy; darkened or begrimed with smoke. 1
- adjective smokiness having the character or appearance of smoke: smoky colors. 1
- adjective smokiness pertaining to or suggestive of smoke: a smoky haze. 1
- adjective smokiness of a dull or brownish gray; cloudy. 1
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Origin of smokiness
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1275-1325; See origin at smoke, -y1
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Parts of speech for Smokiness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
smokiness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
smokiness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for smokiness
noun smokiness
- brownout — a dimming or reduction in the use of electric lights in a city, esp to conserve electric power or as a defensive precaution in wartime
- crepuscule — twilight; dusk
- darkness — the state or quality of being dark: The room was in total darkness.
- haze — vagueness or obscurity, as of the mind or perception; confused or vague thoughts, feelings, etc.: The victims were still in a haze and couldn't describe the accident.
- haziness — characterized by the presence of haze; misty: hazy weather.
Antonyms for smokiness
noun smokiness
- enlightening — Present participle of enlighten.
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