Definition of Obscure
Obscure
ob·scure
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Not clearly understood or perceived; difficult to see or understand.
e.g. The professor's obscure references confused the students.
(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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