Word Definition

Obscure

  1. Obscurity.
  2. 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.
  3. Covered over, shaded, or darkened; destitute of light; imperfectly illuminated; dusky; dim.
  4. Not clear, full, or distinct; clouded; imperfect; as, an obscure view of remote objects.
  5. Not easily understood; not clear or legible; abstruse or blind; as, an obscure passage or inscription.
  6. Not noticeable; humble; mean.
  7. To conceal one's self; to hide; to keep dark.