obscurely (C1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /əbˈskjʊərli/

Definition

In a way that is not clearly seen, understood, or expressed; in a remote or little-known manner.

Examples

• The artist's early work was obscurely displayed in a small, forgotten gallery.

• He spoke so obscurely that I couldn't grasp the main point of his argument.

• The village was located obscurely in the mountains, far from any major roads.

Synonyms of obscurely

Words with a similar meaning to obscurely:

• vaguely
• unclearly
• ambiguously
• cryptically

Antonyms of obscurely

Words with the opposite meaning to obscurely:

• clearly
• plainly
• evidently

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