Arabic · noun · Love & Longing

Ishwa

इश्वा

also written: Ishwah

Meaning

Amorous coquetry, the beloved's enticing airs and blandishments.

Usage & notes

Ishwa names the beloved's seductive playfulness, kin to naaz and ghamza. It is part of the fine-grained vocabulary the ghazal keeps for the beloved's allure.

Related words

PERSIAN

Naaz

Coquetry, the beloved's prideful, teasing airs and disdain.

ARABIC

Ghamza

An amorous sidelong glance or wink of the beloved.

ARABIC

Ada

Charming gesture, graceful manner or style of the beloved.

PERSIAN

Karishma

A miracle or wonder; the beloved's marvellous, bewitching gesture.

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