Word Meaning
मेहर-अफ़ज़ा
mehr-afza
Meaning
Increasing love, kindness, or affection; enhancing warmth and grace.
Detailed Meaning
A Persian compound adjective combining 'mehr' (love, favor, sunlight) and 'afza' (increasing or augmenting). In classical Urdu poetry, it describes a beloved's visage, gaze, or gesture that fosters tenderness, charm, and goodwill. In the given couplet, it describes the beloved's face as radiant and exceptionally charming, evoking delight and affection.
Etymology
Persian: compound of 'mihr' (love, affection, sun) + 'afzā' (present stem of afzūdan, meaning to increase/augment).
Usage
Used in the ghazal tradition as a compound epithet to praise the endearing beauty or gentle favor bestowed by the beloved's countenance.
Examples
A kindness-enhancing glance from the beloved
Her radiance was love-increasing and comforting