Obscurely: meaning, definitions and examples

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obscurely

 

[ ษ™bหˆskjสŠษ™rli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a mysterious or unclear manner

Obscurely is an adverb that describes something done in a way that is not easily understood or explained. It implies a lack of clarity or transparency in the manner in which something is done or communicated. When something is done obscurely, it is shrouded in mystery or ambiguity, making it difficult for others to comprehend or interpret.

Synonyms

cryptically, mysteriously, unclearly

Examples of usage

  • He spoke obscurely about his intentions, leaving us unsure of what he meant.
  • The instructions were written obscurely, leading to confusion among the participants.
  • She answered the question obscurely, leaving us with more questions than answers.

Translations

Translations of the word "obscurely" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น obscuramente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเฅเคชเคทเฅเคŸ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dunkel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan samar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตััะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niejasno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ใ„ใพใ„ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท obscurรฉment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ oscuramente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท belirsiz bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจํ˜ธํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุบุงู…ุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejasnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nejasne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ™ฆๆถฉๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nejasno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณljรณslega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏัั–ะฝั–ะบัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฃแƒ แƒ™แƒ•แƒ”แƒ•แƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qeyri-mรผษ™yyษ™n ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ oscuramente

Etymology

The word 'obscurely' originated from the Middle English word 'obscureli', which was derived from the Old French word 'obscur', meaning 'dark' or 'obscure'. The suffix '-ly' was added to form the adverbial form. Throughout history, 'obscurely' has been used to describe actions or communications that are unclear, mysterious, or difficult to understand.

See also: obscuration, obscure, obscured, obscureness, obscurity.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,174, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.