obscure
Word Statistics
Standard vocabulary
Used frequently in everyday conversation
Moderate complexity
Analysis:
- • Common vocabulary word
- • Simple pronunciation
1. 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.
2. To hide, put out of sight etc.
3. To conceal oneself; to hide.
Synonyms
1. Dark, faint or indistinct.
2. Hidden, out of sight or inconspicuous.
3. Difficult to understand.
"an obscure passage or inscription; The speaker made obscure references to little-known literary works."
4. Not well-known.
5. Unknown or uncertain; unclear.
"The etymological roots of the word "blizzard" are obscure and open to debate."
Synonyms
≠ Antonyms
Source: en.wiktionary.org
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