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OBSCURED

(adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Obscured.

How to pronounce obscured:

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Obscured - as an adjective satellite

Not clearly expressed or understood

Example: "An obscure turn of phrase"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vague

Marked by difficulty of style or expression

Example: "Much that was dark is now quite clear to me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dark

Difficult to find

Example: "Hidden valleys"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hidden

Not famous or acclaimed

Example: "An obscure family"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unknownunsung

Not drawing attention

Example: "An unnoticeable cigarette burn on the carpet"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unnoticeable

Remote and separate physically or socially

Example: "Existed over the centuries as a world apart"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apartisolated

Obscured - as a verb

Make less visible or unclear

Example: "The stars are obscured by the clouds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
becloudbefogcloudfoghaze overmistobnubilate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
concealhide
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make unclear, indistinct, or blurred

Example: "Her remarks confused the debate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blurconfuseobnubilate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make unintelligible or unclear

Example: "The distinction was obscured"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bedimovercloud

Reduce a vowel to a neutral one, such as a schwa

Make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing

Example: "A hidden message"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blot outhideobliterateveil
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The mountain peak was obscured by thick clouds."
"The signpost was partially obscured by overgrown bushes."
"His identity was obscured by a mask."
"The moon was obscured by the passing clouds."
"The details were obscured by the foggy lens."
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Word Game Points

Is OBSCURED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, obscured is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OBSCURED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is OBSCURED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, obscured is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OBSCURED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is OBSCURED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, obscured is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OBSCURED has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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