The difference between Fathomless and Obscure

When used as adjectives, fathomless means very deep (especially of water deeper than a lead line can measure), whereas obscure means dark, faint or indistinct.


Obscure is also verb with the meaning: to render obscure.

check bellow for the other definitions of Fathomless and Obscure

  1. Fathomless as an adjective:

    Very deep (especially of water deeper than a lead line can measure); bottomless.

  2. Fathomless as an adjective (by extension):

    unfathomable or incomprehensible.

  1. Obscure as an adjective:

    Dark, faint or indistinct.

  2. Obscure as an adjective:

    Hidden, out of sight or inconspicuous.

  3. Obscure as an adjective:

    difficult to understand.

    Examples:

    "an obscure passage or inscription; The speaker made obscure references to little-known literary works."

  4. Obscure as an adjective:

    not well-known.

  1. Obscure as a verb (transitive):

    To render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious.

  2. Obscure as a verb (transitive):

    To hide, put out of sight etc.

  3. Obscure as a verb (intransitive, obsolete):

    To conceal oneself; to hide.