Word Meaning
मुश्ताक़
mushtāq
hiadjective
Meaning
Desirous, longing, eager, or intensely yearning.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu verse, 'mushtāq' characterizes one possessed by intense yearning or eager longing, typically the lover craving a glimpse or word from the beloved. In the cited couplet, it denotes that the world or the speaker's state is ardently enamored of and eager for poetic speech ('sukhan'). It conveys a deep affective pull rather than a casual wish.
Etymology
Arabic, derived from the root sh-w-q (ش-و-ق) meaning 'to long for' or 'desire ardently' (verbal noun 'shawq').
Usage
Conventionally paired with heart ('dil-e-mushtaq') or sight in ghazal poetry to epitomize unfulfilled longing.
Examples
The eager eyes yearn for a single glance.
Where can a longing heart find rest?
Synonyms
तलबगारआरज़ूमंदउत्सुकआकांक्षी
Related Words
शौक़इश्तियाक़तालिब