Word Meaning
हलावत
halaawat
hinoun
Meaning
Sweetness, pleasantness, charm, or delicious taste.
Detailed Meaning
Literally denoting sweetness or savoriness, 'halaawat' refers to the delightful taste, charm, or sensory pleasure derived from something. In this couplet, it evokes the exquisite sweetness and intoxicated relish of wine, which is overwhelmed and ruined by the beloved's intoxicating glance.
Etymology
Arabic (حلاوة / ḥalāwah), from the root ḥ-l-w meaning 'to be sweet or pleasant'.
Usage
Frequently employed in ghazals to describe the sweetness of wine, the beloved's speech, or the lips.
Examples
Sweetness of speech and tone
The lost sweetness of wine
Synonyms
मिठासशीरीनीलज़्ज़तमधुरता
Related Words
हलवाहलावाशीरीनी