Word Meaning
अंदामी
andāmī
hinoun
Meaning
Bodily symmetry, physical stature, or figure.
Detailed Meaning
Derived from 'andām' (body or limb), 'andāmī' refers to bodily form, figure, or physical symmetry. In the cited verse, it forms part of 'nā-khush-andāmī', denoting ungainliness or displeasing bodily stature that is redeemed only by the cloak of knowledge and art. The poet contrasts raw physical shortcomings with acquired intellectual and artistic grace.
Etymology
Persian, from 'andām' (body, stature, proportion) with the suffix '-ī'.
Usage
Most frequently employed in Persian and Urdu poetry within compound epithets such as 'khush-andāmī' (shapeliness) or 'sīm-andāmī' (silver-bodied fair form).
Examples
khush-andāmī of the beloved
grace hidden in a modest form
Synonyms
डील-डौलजिस्मानीबनावट
Related Words
अंदामख़ुश-अंदामसीम-अंदामना-ख़ुश-अंदामी