adjective B2 Old English origin wistful /ˈwɪstfʊl/ · WIST-fuhl یادگارخواہش مندغمگین Roman Urdu: Yaadgaar ENGLISH MEANING Feeling a gentle, sad longing. Wistful describes a soft, melancholic yearning for something past or unattained. It is often used when recalling fond memories that bring a bittersweet feeling. The word adds an emotional depth that is both nostalgic[...]
adjective B2 Greek origin halcyon /ˈhælsiən/ · HAL-see-un سکون بھراپُرسکونپُر امن Roman Urdu: Sukoon bhara ENGLISH MEANING Peaceful, calm, or reminiscent of a golden age. Halcyon describes a period or atmosphere that is tranquil and free from disturbance. It is often used to evoke nostalgia for idyllic times, such as “halcyon days of childhood.” The[...]
noun B2 Greek origin epiphany /ɪˈpɪfəni/ · i-PIF-uh-nee تجلیاچانک فہماندازہ Roman Urdu: tujali ENGLISH MEANING A sudden realization of a great or important truth. An epiphany is a moment when a previously hidden truth or insight becomes crystal‑clear, often accompanied by an emotional spark. It is used for personal breakthroughs, creative ideas, or profound understandings.[...]
adjective B2 Latin origin obscure /əbˈskjʊər/ · ub-SKYUR پراسرارمبہمغیر واضح Roman Urdu: parasarar, mubham, ghair wazeh ENGLISH MEANING Not clear or difficult to understand. Obscure describes something that is hidden, vague, or not easily understood. It is often used for ideas, texts, or places that lack clarity. The word adds a formal tone and suggests[...]
noun B2 Greek origin odyssey /ˈɒd·ɪ·si/ · OD-i-see سفرِ طویلدیرپا مہمطویل و خطرناک سفر Roman Urdu: safar-e-taveel ENGLISH MEANING A long, adventurous journey, often filled with challenges. An odyssey refers to a prolonged and eventful quest, whether literal travel or a figurative life experience. It is used to emphasize the difficulty and epic nature of[...]
noun B1 French (from Italian cascata) origin cascade /kæˈskeɪd/ · cas-KEID آبشارآب کا بہاؤہرن Roman Urdu: Aabshar ENGLISH MEANING A small waterfall or a series of things that fall or flow downwards. Cascade refers to a miniature waterfall or any situation where something descends in rapid succession, like a cascade of events. It is often[...]
adjective B1 Latin origin candid /ˈkændɪd/ · KAN-did کھلی باتسیدھابے تکلف Roman Urdu: khuli baat ENGLISH MEANING open, sincere, and straightforward. Candid describes a person or statement that is honest and frank, without hidden motives. It is often used when praising sincerity or when referring to unposed, natural observations. The word also carries a pleasant[...]
noun B2 French origin vignette /vɪnˈjɛt/ · vin-YET منظرمختصر خاکہجزئیہ بیان Roman Urdu: Manzar / Mukhtasar Khaka / Juz'iya Bayaan ENGLISH MEANING A short, evocative description or scene. A vignette is a brief, descriptive piece that captures a moment, image, or impression, often used in literature and film to set mood. It isn’t a full[...]
adjective B2 Latin origin oblivious /əbˈlɪv.i.əs/ · uh-BLIV-ee-uhs غافلنہ جاننابےخبری Roman Urdu: Ghafal ENGLISH MEANING Not aware of or not noticing something. A person who is oblivious fails to notice what is happening around them. It is often used when someone ignores obvious facts or cues. The word carries a subtle nuance of being unintentionally[...]
noun B2 Latin origin languor /ˈlæŋɡʊər/ · LANG-gur کسکسست رفتارینست Roman Urdu: kasak ENGLISH MEANING A feeling of tiredness, weakness, or lack of energy. Languor describes a gentle, often pleasant, sense of sluggishness or fatigue. It is used when someone feels physically or emotionally drained, but not necessarily ill. The word conveys a mellow, almost[...]