Obscure meaning: Obscure (third-person singular simple present obscures

obscure (third-person singular simple present obscures, present participle obscuring, simple past and past participle obscured) (transitive) 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. quotations Obscure can be an adjective, verb, or noun, and it means unknown, unclear, or hidden. Learn how to use obscure in different contexts, synonyms, and pronunciation with examples and translations. The meaning of OBSCURE is dark, dim. How to use obscure in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Obscure. If something is obscure , it's vague and hard to see. Be careful if you're driving in heavy rain — the painted lines can be obscure .