A Word A Day : Nebulous





Word for 2nd August 2007: A Word A Day-Nebulous


Nebulous



( Adjective )


Nebulous : (neb' yu-les)

1. Cloudy, misty or hazy

2. Lacking definite form or limits, vague

3. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a nebula

4. Not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand

Etymology:


Latin nebulosus which means misty and from nebula which means cloud

Contextual Examples:


• Oscar's views are so nebulous that no one can figure out what he thinks about anything.

• The community's boundaries are somewhat nebulous, where they are depends on whom you ask.

• Molly's expensive new hairdo was a sort of nebulous mass of wisps, waves and hair spray.

• Although the photography of the film was spectacular, the plot was rather nebulous.

Synonyms:


1. Ambiguous

2. Cloudy

3. Equivocal

4. Inexplicit

5. Obscure

6. Uncertain

7. Unclear

8. Vague

9. Uncertain

10. Unclear

11. Confused

Antonyms:


1. Apparent

2. Definite

3. Obvious

4. Plain

Related Words:



Nebulously:Adverb

Nebulousness:Noun


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