All obscure antonyms
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O o verb obscure
- clarify β To clarify something means to make it easier to understand, usually by explaining it in more detail.
- brighten β If someone brightens or their face brightens, they suddenly look happier.
- clear β Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
- clear up β When you clear up or clear a place up, you tidy things and put them away.
- explain β Make (an idea, situation, or problem) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas.
- lay out β to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest; set down: to lay a book on a desk.
- lighten β to become less severe, stringent, or harsh; ease up: Border inspections have lightened recently.
- reveal β to make known; disclose; divulge: to reveal a secret.
- uncover β to lay bare; disclose; reveal.
- unmask β to strip a mask or disguise from.
- open β not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
- illuminate β to make lucid or clear; throw light on (a subject).
- loose β free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
- disclose β to make known; reveal or uncover: to disclose a secret.
adjective obscure
- famous β having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated: a famous writer. Synonyms: famed, notable, illustrious. Antonyms: unknown, obscure.
- common β If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often.
- definite β If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
- known β past participle of know1 .
- obvious β easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
- plain β clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
- public β of, relating to, or affecting a population or a community as a whole: public funds; a public nuisance.
- straightforward β going or directed straight ahead: a straightforward gaze.
- mysterious β full of, characterized by, or involving mystery: a mysterious occurrence.
- bare β If a part of your body is bare, it is not covered by any clothing.
- exposed β Make (something) visible, typically by uncovering it.
- uncovered β having no cover or covering.
- apparent β An apparent situation, quality, or feeling seems to exist, although you cannot be certain that it does exist.
- bright β A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
- distinguished β made conspicuous by excellence; noted; eminent; famous: a distinguished scholar. Synonyms: renowned, illustrious.
- explicit β Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
- perceptible β capable of being perceived; recognizable; appreciable: a perceptible change in his behavior.
- understood β simple past tense and past participle of understand.
- visible β that can be seen; perceptible to the eye: mountains visible in the distance.
- distinct β distinguished as not being the same; not identical; separate (sometimes followed by from): His private and public lives are distinct.
- approachable β If you describe someone as approachable, you think that they are friendly and easy to talk to.
- familiar β well-acquainted; thoroughly conversant: to be familiar with a subject.
- friendly β characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- near β close; to a point or place not far away: Come near so I won't have to shout.
- nearby β close at hand; not far off; adjacent; neighboring: a nearby village.
- related β associated; connected.
- relevant β bearing upon or connected with the matter in hand; pertinent: a relevant remark.
- warm β having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses: a warm bath.
- revealed β to make known; disclose; divulge: to reveal a secret.