Obscurity and Shadow

Obscurity

Obscurity noun - The quality or state of having a veiled or uncertain meaning.
Usage example: the 16th-century astrologer's predictions are so filled with obscurity that people can interpret them any way they want

Shadow is a synonym for obscurity in darkness topic. In some cases you can use "Shadow" instead a noun "Obscurity", when it comes to topics like gloom, gloominess.

Nearby Words: obscure, obscurely, obscuration

Shadow

Shadow noun - Partial darkness due to the obstruction of light rays.
Usage example: the valley was in shadow

Obscurity is a synonym for shadow in gloom topic. You can use "Obscurity" instead a noun "Shadow", if it concerns topics such as darkness, shade, gloominess.

Nearby Words: shade, shady, shadowy, shadowed, shadowing

How words are described

live live obscurity live shadow
deep deep obscurity deep shadow
slight slight obscurity slight shadow
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