خوبصورت

Definition

Very pleasing to look at, from Persian — of good form.

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Etymology

The word 'خوبصورت' (khoobsurat) is derived from two components: 'خوب' (khub), which means 'good' or 'beautiful', and 'صورت' (soorat), meaning 'form' or 'appearance'. This compound has roots in Persian influences on the Urdu language during the Mughal era.

How & Where It’s Used

Khoobsurat is commonly used in both spoken and written forms in Urdu to describe people, places, or things that possess aesthetic beauty. It is used in both formal and informal contexts and is widely understood across regions where Urdu is spoken.

Literary Heritage

The term appears in various Urdu poetry and prose works, notably in the verses of renowned poets like Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Ghalib, who have used it to describe beauty in both human and natural forms.

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