adjective
Uncommon
obscured
Obscured (adjective) means Hidden from view or made unclear. Example: “The sun was obscured by heavy clouds all afternoon.”
adjective
1
Hidden from view or made unclear.
"The sun was obscured by heavy clouds all afternoon."
How to use obscured
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBlocked from view, or made hard to see or understand.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more obscured
- Superlative
- most obscured
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The sun was _____ by heavy clouds all afternoon.
Antonyms
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Rhymes for obscured
uncured
figured
injured
assured
secured
insured
scoured
coloured
captured
favoured
tortured
measured
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Frequently asked questions
What does “obscured” mean?
The word “obscured” means hidden from view or made unclear. In plain terms, blocked from view, or made hard to see or understand.
How do you use “obscured” in a sentence?
Here is “obscured” used in a sentence: “The sun was obscured by heavy clouds all afternoon.”
What part of speech is “obscured”?
“Obscured” is an adjective.
Is “obscured” a common word?
“Obscured” is an uncommon word in modern English.
