Ghazal
Nounग़ज़ल (उर्दू/फारसी कविता का एक रूप)
Definition
A poetic form of Persian and Urdu origin, characterized by rhythmic couplets, often expressing love, longing, or spiritual themes.
Contextual Sentence: "Mir Taqi Mir’s ghazals remain iconic in Hindi literature, often cited in UPSC’s Indian culture syllabus."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Ghazal sounds like 'ghum' (melancholy) + 'zal' (rhythm), linking it to emotional poetry.
Synonyms
lyric poem
Urdu verse
Antonyms
prose
epic