Word Meaning
हुश्यार
hushyaar
hiadjective
Meaning
Alert, clever, watchful, sober, or conscious.
Detailed Meaning
Denotes mental alertness, cunning, or sober perception. In this couplet, it describes the paradox of the beloved's eyes, which, despite appearing languid and intoxicated, were shrewd enough to spot her lover instantly.
Etymology
Persian (ہوش + یار / hūsh-yār: endowed with sense or awareness)
Usage
Often juxtaposed against terms of drunkenness ('masti', 'bekhudi') to evoke the tension between rational control and romantic abandonment.
Examples
Even in intoxicated passion, the heart remained alert.
A watchful eye in a careless gathering.
Synonyms
सतर्कचालाकचौकन्नाबा-ख़बर
Related Words
होशहुश्यारीबेहोश