Meaning of
khush-libaas
ख़ुश-लिबास • خوش لباس
English
well-dressed; elegantly attired
Hindi
अच्छे कपड़े पहने हुए; सुरुचिपूर्ण वस्त्रधारी
Urdu
اچھی طرح ملبوس; خوبصورتی سے لباس پہنے ہوئے
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
daraati hai hamen ye khush-libaasi
koii ham sa na dar jaa.e humeen se
0
mat karo be-libaas rahne do
in zameenon pe ghaas rahne do
badhte shehron ki vahshatein roko
ye zameen khush-libaas rahne do
12
daraati hai hamen ye khush-libaasi
koii ham sa na dar jaa.e humeen se
0
mat karo be-libaas rahne do
in zameenon pe ghaas rahne do
badhte shehron ki vahshatein roko
ye zameen khush-libaas rahne do
12
Nuance
The term evokes an image of someone who carries themselves with grace and dignity through their attire. In poetry, it often symbolizes not just physical appearance but an inner elegance and refinement.
Poetic Usage
Poets use it to describe characters who stand out in a crowd. It can also imply a contrast between outer beauty and inner turmoil.
Closing Insight
Khush-libaas is a celebration of elegance, both seen and unseen.