Oct 17, 2011 · obscure, dark, vague, enigmatic, cryptic, ambiguous, equivocal mean not clearly understandable. obscure implies a hiding or veiling of meaning through some inadequacy of …

OBSCURE meaning: 1. not known to many people: 2. not clear and difficult to understand or see: 3. to prevent…. Learn more.

Obscure definition: (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain.. See examples of OBSCURE used in a sentence.

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.

Something that is obscure is difficult to understand or deal with, usually because it involves so many parts or details. The contracts are written in obscure language. Richard's statement was …

Define obscure. obscure synonyms, obscure pronunciation, obscure translation, English dictionary definition of obscure. adj. ob·scur·er , ob·scur·est 1. Deficient in light; dark: the obscure depths …

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.

Some common synonyms of obscure are ambiguous, cryptic, dark, enigmatic, equivocal, and vague. While all these words mean "not clearly understandable," obscure implies a hiding or …

He deliberately obscured details of his career in the army. (Definition of obscure from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

obscure meaning, definition, what is obscure: not well known and usually not very impo...: Learn more.