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OBSCURITY

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Obscurity.

Obscurity - as a noun

The quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abstruseness14obscureness15reconditeness16
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
clarity12

An obscure and unimportant standing; not well known

Example: "He worked in obscurity for many years"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
standing10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
prominence16

The state of being indistinct or indefinite for lack of adequate illumination

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
obscureness15

Example Sentences

"The author's work languished in obscurity until it was rediscovered decades later."
"She prefers to live in obscurity and shies away from the public eye."
"The small town is tucked away in obscurity, rarely visited by tourists."
"His talent for painting remained in obscurity until his first exhibition."
"The details of his life are shrouded in obscurity and mystery."
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Word Game Points

Is OBSCURITY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, obscurity is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OBSCURITY has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is OBSCURITY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, obscurity is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OBSCURITY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is OBSCURITY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, obscurity is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OBSCURITY has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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