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Meaning of obscure

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

obscure

Pronunciation:/əbˈskjɔː(ɹ)//əbˈskjɝ/

verb

Definitions

  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.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Dark, faint or indistinct.

  2. Hidden, out of sight or inconspicuous.

  3. Difficult to understand.

    Example: an obscure passage or inscription;    The speaker made obscure references to little-known literary works.

  4. Not well-known.