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The correct spelling is obscure.
How to pronounce obscure
/əbˈskjɔː(ɹ)/
verbIPA: /əbˈskjɔː(ɹ)/
Say it like: Obs-cur-e
The correct spelling is obscure. 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. For example: "an obscure passage or inscription; The speaker made obscure references to little-known literary works."
Usage Examples
“an obscure passage or inscription; The speaker made obscure references to little-known literary works.”
“The etymological roots of the word "blizzard" are obscure and open to debate.”
Meanings
verb
- 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.
- 2.To hide, put out of sight etc.
- 3.To conceal oneself; to hide.
adjective
- 1.Dark, faint or indistinct.
- 2.Hidden, out of sight or inconspicuous.
- 3.Difficult to understand.
- 4.Not well-known.
- 5.Unknown or uncertain; unclear.
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