OPAQUELY

opaquely

(adverb) in an opaque manner; “he referred opaquely to her recent past”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

opaquely (comparative more opaquely, superlative most opaquely)

In an opaque manner.

Source: Wiktionary


OPAQUE

O*paque", a. Etym: [F., fr. L. opacus. Cf. Opacous.]

1. Impervious to the rays of light; not transparent; as, an opaque substance.

2. Obscure; not clear; unintelligible. [Colloq.]

O*paque", n.

Definition: That which is opaque; opacity. Young.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

26 June 2025

DISPIRITEDLY

(adverb) in a dispirited manner without hope; “the first Mozartian opera to be subjected to this curious treatment ran dispiritedly for five performances”


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