obverse (Meaning)
obverse (n)
the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides
the side of a coin or medal bearing the principal stamp or design
obverse (a.)
Having the base, or end next the attachment, narrower than the top, as a leaf.
The face of a coin which has the principal image or inscription upon it; -- the other side being the reverse.
Anything necessarily involved in, or answering to, another; the more apparent or conspicuous of two possible sides, or of two corresponding things.
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obverse Sentence Examples
- The obverse side of the coin depicted the effigy of the king.
- The amulet's obverse bore an intricate engraving of a protective deity.
- The obverse of the postage stamp featured a portrait of the celebrated author.
- Numismatists carefully examined the obverse of the rare coin to authenticate its value.
- The amulet's obverse was adorned with ancient symbols believed to bring good fortune.
- The obverse of the painting displayed an idyllic landscape with lush meadows and azure skies.
- The statue's obverse conveyed a sense of solemnity and reverence.
- The obverse of the book jacket featured an abstract composition painted by a renowned artist.
- The obverse of the photograph captured the poignant expression on the subject's face.
- The obverse of the document contained the official signatures and seals.
FAQs About the word obverse
the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides, the side of a coin or medal bearing the principal stamp or designHaving the base, or end next the at
opposite,contrary, reverse, antithesis, counterpoint, inverse, negation, antipode, negative,counter
counterpart, analog, analogue, counterpart, analog,synonym, analogue, synonym, duplicate, copy
The obverse side of the coin depicted the effigy of the king.
The amulet's obverse bore an intricate engraving of a protective deity.
The obverse of the postage stamp featured a portrait of the celebrated author.
Numismatists carefully examined the obverse of the rare coin to authenticate its value.
