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obscurely

adverb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: vaguely, unclearly, ambiguously, cryptically

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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.

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