Definition

In a way that resembles or is filled with smoke.

Example

The room was filled smokily with the scent of burning wood.

Conversation

Did you notice how the restaurant smelled smokily last night?

Yeah, it reminded me of a barbecue!

I wonder if they were using a new grill or something.

Could be! It definitely added to the atmosphere.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Smokily → It is formed from "smoke" (from Old English *smoca*, meaning vapor or fume) and "-ily" (a suffix used to form adverbs meaning in a manner of). The word "smokily" means in a manner that resembles or is filled with smoke.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'smoke' and remember that 'smokily' describes something that is done in a way that resembles smoke.

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