Definition of obscurely

obscurelyadverb

khó hiểu

/əbˈskjʊəli//əbˈskjʊrli/

"Obscurely" traces its roots back to the Latin word "obscurus," meaning "dark" or "hidden." This word entered Old French as "obscur," and later evolved into "obscure" in Middle English. The suffix "-ly" was added to create the adverb "obscurely," signifying a state of being hidden, unclear, or difficult to understand. The word's historical connection to darkness and concealment underscores its meaning of being veiled or difficult to discern, whether in terms of visibility, comprehension, or importance.

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without being well known

mà không được nhiều người biết đến

Example:
  • He lived obscurely for the remainder of his life.

    Ông sống ẩn dật trong suốt quãng đời còn lại của mình.

in a way that is difficult to understand

theo một cách khó hiểu

Example:
  • an obscurely titled song

    một bài hát có tựa đề khó hiểu

  • They were making her feel obscurely worried.

    Họ đang khiến cô cảm thấy lo lắng một cách khó hiểu.

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