Meaning of
khoob-soorat
ख़ूब-सूरत • خوبصورت
English
beautiful; pleasing; charming
Hindi
सुंदर; मनोहर; आकर्षक
Urdu
خوبصورت; دلکش; پرکشش
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
jis se pooche tere baare men yahii kahtaa hai
khoobsurat hai wafadar nahin ho saka
54
vo afsaana jise anjaam tak laana na ho mumkin
use ik KHoob-soorat mod de kar chhodna achha
208
kis li.e dekhti ho aaina
tum to KHud se bhi khoobsurat ho
203
nigaahen fer li ghabra ke maine
vo tum se khoobsurat lag rahi thii
123
manzilon ka kaun jaane rahguzar achchhii nahin
uski aañkhen khoobsurat hai nazar achchhii nahin
84
mirii ghazal ki tarah us ki bhi hukoomat hai
tamaam mulk men vo sab se khoobsurat hai
bahut dinon se mire saath thii magar kal shaam
mujhe pata chala vo kitnii khoobsurat hai
80
jaan-leva theen khwaahishein warna
vasl se intizaar achha tha
74
khoobsurat ye mohabbat men saza dii usne
phir gale milke meri umr badha dii usne
69
tere vaade se pyaar hai lekin
apni ummeed se nafrat hai
pahli ghalti to ishq karna thii
shayari doosri himaqat hai
68
vo sachchaai ki moorat bhi nahin thii
use meri zaroorat bhi nahin thii
main jis shiddat se us..ko chahta tha
vo utni khoobsurat bhi nahin thii
59
jis se pooche tere baare men yahii kahtaa hai
khoobsurat hai wafadar nahin ho saka
54
vo afsaana jise anjaam tak laana na ho mumkin
use ik KHoob-soorat mod de kar chhodna achha
208
Nuance
In its original sense, 'khoob-soorat' describes something or someone possessing beauty and charm. In poetry, this word often transcends physical beauty, touching upon the inner grace and allure of the soul.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'khoob-soorat' to evoke the beauty of nature, the elegance of a beloved, or the grace of a moment. It contrasts with words that denote mere physical appearance, suggesting a deeper, more soulful beauty.
Closing Insight
Khoob-soorat captures the essence of beauty that transcends the physical, inviting reflection on the soul's allure.