Word Meaning
सरासर
saraasar
hiadverb
Meaning
Entirely, completely, from beginning to end, altogether.
Detailed Meaning
Denotes completeness, wholeness, or something existing from one end to another without exception. In this couplet, it emphasizes that the line/rim of the wine cup is purely and completely like the greedy gaze of a flower-picker absorbing the rose-like glow transferred from the beloved's lips.
Etymology
Persian, formed from 'sar' (head/end) + connective 'ā' + 'sar' (head/end), literally meaning 'from end to end'.
Usage
Commonly employed in classical ghazal to accentuate the absolute and total nature of love, injustice, beauty, or illusion.
Examples
His statement was entirely contrary to the truth.
This arrangement is utterly unfair to the lover.
Synonyms
बिल्कुलपूरी तरहसर्वथामुकम्मल
Related Words
सरसर-ता-पातमाम