Word Meaning
रविश
ravish
hinoun
Meaning
Gait, manner of walking, way, behavior, or style.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'ravish' denotes the gait, style of walking, or a garden pathway. In this specific couplet by Ghalib, it refers to the graceful, fluid gait of the beloved ('ravani-e-ravish'). More broadly, it also connotes conduct, custom, or habit.
Etymology
Persian (روش), from the verbal root 'raftan' (رفتن, to go/walk).
Usage
Commonly paired with words like 'raftaar' or 'chalan' to describe either the captivating walk of the beloved or the ways and customs of the world.
Examples
The graceful gait of the beloved enchants the garden.
She walked along the flowerbeds with effortless poise.
Synonyms
चालरफ़्तारचलनढंग
Related Words
रफ़्ताररवानीरफ़्ताअदा