Word Meaning
ख़ूब-रू
khūb-rū
Meaning
Beautiful-faced, charming, lovely; a person with an attractive countenance.
Detailed Meaning
Literally translating to 'fair-faced' or 'possessing a lovely face', this compound functions both as a descriptive adjective and as a substantive noun for a beloved. In the given couplet, it refers to the stunningly beautiful who captivate hearts and become the focus of universal longing. In classical Urdu poetics, it embodies the idealized visual charm and allure of the beloved.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from 'khūb' (good, beautiful) and 'rū' (face, countenance).
Usage
Frequently invoked in classical ghazals to celebrate the irresistible visual radiance of the beloved.
Examples
The sight of that fair-faced beloved stole my peace away.
A gathering of beauties graced the assembly.