Word Meaning

सूखी

sookhi

hiadjective

Meaning

Dry, often signifying barrenness or absence of moisture.

Detailed Meaning

'सूखी' conveys a sense of aridity, often metaphorically relating to emotions or states of being. In poetry, it may reflect longing, desolation, or the stark realities of separation and unfulfilled desires, evoking deep emotional responses.

Etymology

From Sanskrit सुख (sukha) and derived to mean deprived of moisture.

Usage

'सूखी' is used in classical poetry to express feelings of emptiness or yearning, enhancing the emotional weight of verses.

Examples

The dry leaves whisper secrets of yesterday,

In the barren field, echoes of dreams lay.

Synonyms

खराशसूखापननिष्कर्ष

Related Words

उदासतड़पविरक्ति
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