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OBSCURER

(adj.sat, verb, adj., noun)
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Definitions

There are 17 meanings of the word Obscurer.

Obscurer - 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

Obscurer - 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)

Obscurer - 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."

Obscurer - as a noun

One who, or that which, obscures.

Example Sentences

"The book is written in an obscurer language that very few people can understand."
"The artist's obscurer works are not as well-known as his more popular pieces."
"She prefers to listen to obscurer bands rather than mainstream music."
"The film festival showcases lesser-known and obscurer movies from around the world."
"The obscurer details of the scientific theory were difficult to comprehend."
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Word Game Points

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

OBSCURER has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is OBSCURER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, obscurer is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OBSCURER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is OBSCURER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, obscurer is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OBSCURER has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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