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- Dictionaryobscure/əbˈskjʊə/
adjective
- 1. not discovered or known about; uncertain: "his origins and parentage are obscure" Similar
- 2. not clearly expressed or easily understood: "obscure references to Proust" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. keep from being seen; conceal: "grey clouds obscure the sun" Similar Opposite
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OBSCURE definition: 1. not known to many people: 2. not clear and difficult to understand or see: 3. to prevent…. Learn more.
The meaning of OBSCURE is dark, dim. How to use obscure in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Obscure.
If something is obscure, it's vague and hard to see. Be careful if you're driving in heavy rain — the painted lines can be obscure. Obscure comes from Latin obscurus, which can mean "dark, dim," "unclear, hard to understand," or "insignificant, humble."
If something or someone is obscure, they are unknown, or are known by only a few people. The origin of the custom is obscure. American English : obscure / əbskyˈʊər /
Definition of obscure adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
OBSCURE meaning: 1. not known by many people: 2. difficult to understand: 3. to prevent something from being seen…. Learn more.
What does the word obscure mean? There are 16 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word obscure, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. obscure has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. phonetics (mid 1600s) painting (1810s) See meaning & use.
OBSCURE meaning: 1. not known to many people: 2. not clear and difficult to understand or see: 3. to prevent…. Learn more.
1. (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain. 2. not clear to the understanding; hard to perceive: obscure motives. 3. (of language, style, a speaker, etc.) not expressing the meaning clearly or plainly. 4. not readily seen, heard, etc.; indistinct; faint.
obscure, vague, and ambiguous mean not clearly understandable. obscure often suggests a meaning that cannot be easily understood because it has not been clearly expressed or because special knowledge is needed. an obscure poem.
