इंग्रजी

obscurely

gb/əbskjˈʊɹli/ us/əbskjˈʊɹli/
C1 इंग्रजी
अर्थ
० अर्थ
adverb C1 property
1

in an unclear or ambiguous way

In a way that is hard to understand.

वापर नमुना: [say/describe/explain/express/write] [something] obscurely
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes use the adjective *obscure* instead of the adverb *obscurely* (e.g., "explained obscure" instead of "explained obscurely").
समानार्थी शब्द
vaguely (Often suggests lack of detail rather than complexity.) | unclearly (Direct opposite of clear; neutral tone.) | ambiguously (Suggests more than one possible meaning.) | cryptically (Suggests intentionally mysterious or puzzling wording.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
clearly (Easy to understand; not confusing.) | plainly (Clear in a simple, direct way.)
सहप्रयोग
obscurely worded |obscurely phrased |obscurely written |obscurely expressed |obscurely explained |obscurely defined |obscurely stated |obscurely argued |obscurely related |obscurely connected
विषय
communication |writing |thinking
उदाहरणे
  • The policy is obscurely worded, so different teams interpret it differently.
  • She explained the rules so obscurely that half the class was lost.
  • The report refers obscurely to earlier studies without naming them.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The instructions were written obscurely.
  • He spoke obscurely and I didn’t understand.
adverb C1 property
2

dimly or not distinctly visible

In a way that is difficult to see.

वापर नमुना: [be] obscurely visible / [be] obscurely lit
सामान्य चूक:
Don’t use *obscurely* to mean “darkly” in the sense of “with evil intentions”; it usually refers to visibility or clarity.
समानार्थी शब्द
dimly (Focuses on low light.) | faintly (Focuses on weak visibility or sound.) | indistinctly (Focuses on unclear outlines or details.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
brightly (With strong light; easy to see.) | distinctly (With clear details and boundaries.) | clearly (Easy to see or recognize.)
सहप्रयोग
obscurely visible |obscurely seen |obscurely lit |obscurely outlined |obscurely recognizable |obscurely heard |obscurely discernible |obscurely perceived
विषय
perception |daily_life
उदाहरणे
  • A shape moved in the fog, obscurely visible through the headlights.
  • The hallway was obscurely lit, so we used our phone lights.
  • From that distance, the sign was only obscurely readable.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • I could see him only obscurely.
  • The room was obscurely lit.
adverb formal C2 property
3

without fame or public notice

Without being famous or noticed by many people.

वापर नमुना: live/work/die obscurely
सामान्य चूक:
This sense is more formal and is most common with verbs like *live*, *work*, or *die*.
समानार्थी शब्द
anonymously (Highlights lack of a known identity or name.) | unnoticed (Focuses on not being seen or recognized.) | in obscurity (Common alternative phrasing, often in writing.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
famously (With widespread recognition.) | prominently (In a way that attracts attention or stands out.) | publicly (Openly and in public view.)
सहप्रयोग
live obscurely |work obscurely |die obscurely |remain obscurely |toil obscurely |exist obscurely
विषय
society |history |media
उदाहरणे
  • He worked obscurely for years before his research was recognized.
  • Many talented writers live and die obscurely.
  • The company began obscurely as a small local service.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • She worked obscurely for a long time.
  • He died obscurely in a small town.
adverb C2 relation
4

in a hidden or out-of-the-way place

In a place that is difficult to find.

वापर नमुना: obscurely located/situated/placed
सामान्य चूक:
This use is less common than talking about unclear language; it often appears with *located*, *situated*, or *tucked away*.
समानार्थी शब्द
inconspicuously (Emphasizes not attracting attention, not necessarily distance.) | remotely (Emphasizes being far away rather than hidden.) | secretly (Implies intention to hide, which *obscurely* may not.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
prominently (Placed where it is easy to see or notice.) | centrally (In a main, central location.) | conspicuously (In a way that clearly attracts attention.)
सहप्रयोग
obscurely located |obscurely situated |obscurely placed |obscurely tucked away |obscurely positioned
विषय
places |daily_life
उदाहरणे
  • The café is obscurely located down a narrow side street.
  • A small plaque was obscurely placed near the entrance, easy to miss.
  • The switch is obscurely tucked behind the panel.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The shop is obscurely located.
  • The label was obscurely placed.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
obscurely
IPA
GB/əbskjˈʊɹli/
US/əbskjˈʊɹli/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
ob - scurely (२ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 2nd syllable (scurely)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: obscurely
  • Plural: obscurelies
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
obscurelies noun
Core family
obscure adjective B2 obscurity noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
clear adjective A2 clearly adverb A2
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