English dictionary
obscure
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Covered over, shaded, or darkened; destitute of light; imperfectly illuminated; dusky; dim.
Source: webster1913
noun
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Obscurity.
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adjective satellite
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not clearly understood or expressed
ExamplesAn obscure turn of phrase.
An impulse to go off and fight certain obscure battles of his own spirit.
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marked by difficulty of style or expression
ExamplesThose who do not appreciate Kafka's work say his style is obscure.
Synonyms darkSource: WordNet 3.0
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difficult to find
ExamplesAn obscure retreat.
Synonyms hiddenSource: WordNet 3.0
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not famous or acclaimed
ExamplesAn obscure family.
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not drawing attention
ExamplesAn obscure flaw.
Synonyms unnoticeableSource: WordNet 3.0
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remote and separate physically or socially
ExamplesAn obscure village.
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verb
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make less visible or unclear
ExamplesThe stars are obscured by the clouds.
The big elm tree obscures our view of the valley.
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make unclear, indistinct, or blurred
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make obscure or unclear
ExamplesThe distinction was obscured.
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reduce a vowel to a neutral one, such as a schwa
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make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing
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To render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious.
Source: webster1913
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To conceal one's self; to hide; to keep dark.
Source: webster1913