Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

smoggy

Adjective
/ˈsmɒɡi/
Definition
Having or characterized by smog; typically used to describe weather that is polluted and obscured by a fog of smoke and other pollutants.
Examples
  • The smoggy city skyline was barely visible through the thick haze.
  • It was a smoggy day, and the air felt heavy and hard to breathe.
  • Residents complained of health issues due to the persistent smoggy conditions.
Meaning
Smoggy refers to a weather condition where air pollution, particularly smoke combined with fog, creates a thick, hazy atmosphere that makes it difficult to see clearly.
Synonyms
  • Hazy
  • Foggy
  • Polluted
  • Murky
  • Choked