Definition

Not clear or obscured, often used to describe something that is clouded or difficult to see through.

Example

The view was obnubilate due to the thick fog covering the landscape.

Conversation

Have you noticed how obnubilate the sky looks today?

Yeah, it seems really cloudy and gloomy outside.

I hope it doesn't rain too much, though.

Same here! I prefer sunny days over obnubilate ones.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To make something unclear or difficult to see; to obscure or cover up.

Example

The fog began to obnubilate the landscape, making it hard to see the mountains.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how the fog can really obnubilate everything in the morning?

Yeah, it's like you can't see anything at all!

Exactly! It makes the whole place feel mysterious and quiet.

Root Explanation

Obnubilate is formed from "ob-" (meaning over or against) and "nubilare" (meaning to cloud or darken). The word describes the act of clouding or obscuring something, as if it were being covered by clouds.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'covered over' ('ob-') by clouds ('nubilare') — that's why obnubilate means to obscure or darken.

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