Definition of Obscure
Obscure
ob·scure
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
not immediately understood or clear - ambiguous;
e.g. However, the reason for this decision is obscure, and many people are still trying to figure out why.
(adjective)
dim, not clearly seen, or that which is shrouded in or hidden by darkness;
e.g. The cat's face was obscure in the soft lighting.
(verb)
to make dark, dim, or indistinct;
e.g. He would obscure their presence by blowing out the candle.
(verb)
to conceal or hide by or as if by covering;
e.g. The hanging branches obscure the cave's entrance so that it remains hidden.
(noun)
not well-known or famous, or not known to most people;
e.g. He was an obscure actor, only known among those that visited the local improv theatre.
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