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zephyr

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/ˈzɛfər/ · ze-phyr

A gentle, mild breeze, especially in a poetic or literary context.

Meanings

nounliterary

A gentle, mild breeze, especially in a poetic or literary context.

نرم، ہلکی ہوا، خاص طور پر شاعری یا ادبی تناظر میں۔

ہوا

hawa

Synonyms

breezedraftwindہواہلکی ہوانرم ہوا

Antonyms

galestormhurricaneطوفانآندھیگردباد

Common Collocations

  • gentle zephyr
  • zephyr of spring
  • poetic zephyr

Example Sentences

The zephyr blew softly through the trees, creating a soothing sound.

ہوا درختوں کے درمیان نرم نرم چلی، ایک سکون بخش آواز پیدا کرتی ہے۔

Hawa darakhton ke darmiyan narm narm chali, aik sukoon bakhsh aawaz paida karti hai.

As the zephyr danced on the surface of the lake, it brought a sense of tranquility.

جب ہوا جھیل کی سطح پر رقص کرتی، تو یہ سکون کا احساس لاتی تھی۔

Jab hawa jheel ki satah par raqs karti, to yeh sukoon ka ehsaas lati thi.

In his poem, he likened love to a zephyr, gentle and refreshing.

اپنی نظم میں، اس نے محبت کی مثال ہوا سے دی، جو نرم اور تازہ تھی۔

Apni nazm mein, us ne mohabbat ki misaal hawa se di, jo narm aur taza thi.

Easily Confused With

zealot:A zealot is a person who is fanatical or uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals, whereas a zephyr is a gentle breeze.

Word Family

zephyrous
adjectiveہوائی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a gentle breeze blowing softly in a quiet garden.

Imagine standing in a serene garden with soft winds caressing your face.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نرم خوشبوؤں کی طرح، جو چلی ہوا جیسے، محبت کی داستان ہے، زخموں کے بھی ساہنے۔

Narm khushboo'on ki tarah, jo chali hawa jaise, Mohabbat ki daastaan hai, zakhmon ke bhi sahne.

Like soft fragrances that blow like the wind, It is the tale of love, even healing wounds.

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نرم ہوا لائے خوشبو

narm hawa laaye khushboo

Gentle winds bring fragrance.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "zēphyrós" — the west wind

First known use: 14th century

The word has its roots in ancient Greek mythology where Zephyrus was the god of the west wind, who was often depicted as a gentle and mild breeze. It has been used in English since the late 14th century.