Word Meaning
शीरीं-सुख़न
sheereen-sukhan
hiadjective
Meaning
Sweet-spoken, eloquent, possessing mellifluous speech or verse.
Detailed Meaning
The compound refers to someone blessed with melodious, sweet, and articulate speech or poetry. In this couplet, it serves as an epithet for Amir Khusrau, paying homage to his poetic sweetness from which Ghalib draws his own artistic flavor. It emphasizes profound eloquence paired with charm and grace.
Etymology
Persian: compound of 'shīrīn' (sweet) and 'sukhan' (speech, discourse).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it is widely used both as praise for an eloquent poet and as an endearing attribute of the beloved's speech.
Examples
That sweet-spoken poet captivated the whole gathering.
Every word from the sweet-tongued beloved sounded like music.
Synonyms
मधुरभाषीख़ुश-कलामशीरीं-बयाँशीरीं-गुफ़्तार
Related Words
सुख़नशीरीं-ज़बाँसुख़न-वरसुख़न-फ़हम