obscurely

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière peu connue, difficile à comprendre ou mal visible ». Peut décrire une action accomplie de façon cachée, peu claire ou ambiguë.

An adverb meaning "in a way that is not well known, difficult to understand, or hard to see." It can describe something done in a hidden, vague, or ambiguous manner.

1. In a way that is not well knownC1formal

   In a manner that is not famous, well-known, or widely recognized.

   De manière peu connue

   • The author lived obscurely in a small village for decades.
   • He worked obscurely behind the scenes of the film industry.
   • The artist's early works were published obscurely in local journals.

   Synonymesanonymously

   Antonymesfamouslynotablyprominently

2. In a way that is difficult to understandC1formal

   In a manner that is unclear, vague, or hard to interpret.

   de manière obscure

   • The philosopher spoke obscurely, leaving the audience confused.
   • The instructions were written obscurely, causing many errors.
   • She hinted obscurely at the truth without revealing it directly.

   Synonymesambiguouslycrypticallyenigmaticallyindistinctlyinscrutablyopaquelyunclearlyunintelligiblyvaguely

   Antonymesclearlyexplicitlyobviouslyplainly

3. In a hidden or inconspicuous wayC1formal

   In a manner that is not easily seen or noticed.

   de manière cachée ou discrète

   • The entrance was obscurely located behind a large bush.
   • The treasure was obscurely buried beneath the old oak tree.
   • The symbol was obscurely placed in the corner of the painting.

   Synonymescovertlydiscreetlyinconspicuouslyprivatelysecretlystealthilysurreptitiouslyunobtrusively

   Antonymesclearlyconspicuouslyobviouslyprominentlyvisibly