Definition

Less clear or less well-known than something else.

Example

The details of the ancient text were obscurer than those of the more recent documents.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you read that book by the obscurer author?

No, I haven't heard of it. What's it about?

It's about a hidden treasure and has some really interesting twists.

Sounds intriguing! I love stories like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Obscurer → It is formed from "obscurus" (from Latin, meaning dark or dim) and "-er" (a suffix used to indicate a person or thing that performs a specific action). The word "obscurer" refers to someone or something that makes things darker or less clear.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for dark, 'obscurus', to remember that 'obscurer' means something that makes things less clear or darker.

Visually Confused Words