Word Meaning
ख़ुर्शीद-जमाल
khursheed-jamaal
hiadjective
Meaning
Having radiant beauty like the sun; possessing sun-like splendor.
Detailed Meaning
A compound epithet describing someone whose beauty radiates with the intensity and brilliance of the sun. In the cited couplet, it qualifies the moon-faced beloved, presenting a luminous charm that surpasses even the full moon at its height. It conveys supreme radiance and captivating grandeur.
Etymology
Compound of Persian 'khursheed' (sun) and Arabic 'jamaal' (beauty, grace).
Usage
Frequently used in classical ghazal to praise the beloved's overwhelming radiance, often juxtaposed with lunar metaphors.
Examples
that sun-faced beauty
the radiance of a solar countenance
Synonyms
आफ़्ताब-रूतेजस्वीनूरानी
Related Words
ख़ुर्शीद-रूमह-जमालसाहिब-ए-जमाल