Obscure
Definition of Obscure
Ob`scure´ Pronunciation: ǒb`skūrd´ a. | 1. | | | 1. | Covered over, shaded, or darkened; destitute of light; imperfectly illuminated; dusky; dim. | | 2. | Of or pertaining to darkness or night; inconspicuous to the sight; indistinctly seen; hidden; retired; remote from observation; unnoticed. | | 3. | Not noticeable; humble; mean. | | 4. | Not easily understood; not clear or legible; abstruse or incomprehensible; as, an obscure passage or inscription. | | 5. | Not clear, full, or distinct; clouded; imperfect; as, an obscure view of remote objects. | v. t. | 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. | v. i. | 1. | To conceal one's self; to hide; to keep dark.How! There's bad news. I must obscure, and hear it. - Beau. & Fl. | n. | 1. | Obscurity. |
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