Word Meaning
झिलमिला
jhilmila
hiverb
Meaning
To flicker, shimmer, or twinkle with a gentle, trembling light.
Detailed Meaning
Refers to the wavering or trembling of light, typically caused by movement in the air or a gentle breeze. In this couplet, it describes the delicate fluttering of oil lamps in the soft evening wind, perfectly harmonizing with the tender and fragrant recollection of the beloved.
Etymology
Hindustani / Prakrit onomatopoeic origin, mimicking unsteady or sparkling light.
Usage
Commonly employed in Urdu poetry to paint serene, nocturnal landscapes or to depict the delicate, fragile state of hope and romance.
Examples
The distant stars shimmer in the dark night.
A fragile flame flickers against the evening breeze.
Synonyms
टिमटिमानाचमकनाथरथराना
Related Words
झिलमिलचिराग़शमालौ