difficile

dɪfisɪl

Definitions

1. adjective

difficult to understand or deal with; obscure

“The complex mathematical theorem was deemed difficile by the students.”

2. noun

a difficult or obscure thing

“The professor chose a difficile passage from the novel for analysis.”

3. adverb

in a difficult or obscure way

“The new artist painted the scene difficile, using unconventional techniques.”

Synonyms

  • abstruse
  • obscure

Antonyms

  • simple
  • straightforward