Definitions
There are 16 meanings of the word
Obscure.
How to pronounce obscure:
US
Obscure - as an adjective satellite
Not clearly expressed or understood
Example: "An obscure turn of phrase"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vagueMarked by difficulty of style or expression
Example: "Much that was dark is now quite clear to me"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
darkNot drawing attention
Example: "An unnoticeable cigarette burn on the carpet"
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unnoticeableObscure - as a verb
Make less visible or unclear
Example: "The stars are obscured by the clouds"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
becloudbefogcloudfoghaze overmistobnubilateHypernyms (Closely Related)
concealhideHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make unclear, indistinct, or blurred
Example: "Her remarks confused the debate"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blurconfuseobnubilateHypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodifyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make unintelligible or unclear
Example: "The distinction was obscured"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bedimovercloudReduce a vowel to a neutral one, such as a schwa
Obscure - as an adjective
Dark, faint or indistinct.
Hidden, out of sight or inconspicuous.
Difficult to understand.
Example: "An obscure passage or inscription; the speaker made obscure references to little-known literary works."
Not well-known.
Unknown or uncertain; unclear.
Example: "The etymological roots of the word "blizzard" are obscure and open to debate."
Example Sentences
"The room was lit only by an obscure, flickering candle."
"She had a collection of obscure books that few people had ever heard of."
"The painting was praised for its obscure symbolism."
"The small village is tucked away in an obscure corner of the country."
"He has an obscure job that involves coding and data analysis."
Word Game Points
Is OBSCURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, obscure is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OBSCURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is OBSCURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, obscure is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOBSCURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is OBSCURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, obscure is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOBSCURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
