Word Meaning
ख़मीदा
khamīda
hiadjective
Meaning
bent, curved, bowed, or arched
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning bent, curved, or bowed, it often describes physical posture altered by old age, sorrow, or profound humility. In this couplet, it evokes the taut, curved shape of an archer's bow, contrasting the bowed body with the straight speed of an arrow darting toward the beloved.
Etymology
Persian, from the verb 'khamīdan' (خمیدن, to bend), past participle form 'khamīdah'.
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, it is commonly paired with 'qad' (stature) or compared to a bow to symbolize suffering, old age, or submission before the beloved.
Examples
bowed under the heavy burden of sorrow
a bent posture resembling an archer's bow
Synonyms
झुका हुआमुड़ा हुआख़मदारटेढ़ा
Related Words
ख़मख़मीदगीकमाँ