Word Meaning
लुफ़्त
lutf
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
Pleasure, delight, charm, grace, or kindness.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'lutf' denotes aesthetic pleasure, gracefulness, or gentle favor from the beloved. In this couplet, it signifies the captivating elegance and joy found in the cup-bearer's graceful gait. It evokes an intoxicating sensory delight that transforms sight into a paradise.
Etymology
Arabic root l-ṭ-f (لُطْف), meaning kindness, delicacy, elegance, or subtle grace.
Usage
Widely used in ghazal poetry to express sensory relish as well as the beloved's fleeting gestures of favor.
Examples
The delight of conversation with the beloved
Finding pleasure in divine grace
Synonyms
मज़ाआनंदसुरूरनज़ाकत
Related Words
लतीफ़लताफ़तलुत्फ़-अंदोज़