Word Meaning
तेज़
tez
hiadjective
Meaning
Intense, fierce, sharp, burning, or swift.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'tez' denotes intensity, heat, sharpness, or swiftness. In this couplet, it describes the blazing intensity of the fire of passion (aatish-e-shauq). The poet explains that the fire of longing burned so fiercely because of the warm rumor of the beloved's arrival.
Etymology
Persian 'tēz' (تیز), meaning sharp, swift, fierce, or pungent.
Usage
In ghazal verse, it commonly modifies elements of fire, tears, wind, or the cutting edge of the beloved's glance and sword.
Examples
The sharp glance pierced the heart.
The fire of yearning burned fiercely all night.
Synonyms
तीव्रप्रखरउग्रतुंद
Related Words
तेज़ीआतिशगर्म