Word Meaning
दिली
dilī
hiadjective
Meaning
Of the heart; heartfelt, inward, or deeply emotional.
Detailed Meaning
Describes something originating from or deeply felt within the heart, such as private pain, genuine love, or hidden grief. In the couplet, 'ranj-e-dili' refers to an inward affliction or heartache experienced in youth that permanently altered the lover's visage. It contrasts the unseen, psychological grief with its visible consequence of lingering paleness.
Etymology
Persian (dil, 'heart' + nisba suffix -ī)
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it frequently qualifies words like ranj, dard, or murād to emphasize personal, sincere, and often unexpressed feelings.
Examples
A heartfelt desire left unfulfilled
Enduring deep-seated sorrow in silence
Synonyms
हार्दिकक़लबीबातिनीअंदरूनी
Related Words
दिलदिलबरदिलकशदिलदार