obscure
Beginner/əbˈskjʊr/
- adjective
- Unclear, partially hidden
obscure in a sentence
- “Because he was standing in the shadows, his features were obscure.”
- “The origins of the language are obscure.”
- “In twilight, the mural's details became obscure.”
What does “obscure” mean?
obscure (adjective) means unclear, partially hidden. It is pronounced /əbˈskjʊr/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "obscure" mean?
- obscure (adjective) means: Unclear, partially hidden
- How do you pronounce "obscure"?
- "obscure" is pronounced /əbˈskjʊr/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "obscure" in a sentence?
- Here is "obscure" used in a sentence: Because he was standing in the shadows, his features were obscure.
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