सम्मूर्छ
noun
सम्मूर्छ meaning in English
fainting; swoon; loss of consciousness
Detailed Explanation
A state of temporary loss of consciousness or sensation, often caused by extreme emotion, pain, or physical weakness. In literary and classical Hindi contexts, it refers to a swoon or fainting spell, frequently associated with intense grief, love, or shock.
📝 Cultural Context
The term is more common in literary, poetic, or formal Hindi than in casual daily speech, where 'होश खोना' (losing consciousness) or 'गिर जाना' (falling down/fainting) are more frequently used. It carries a connotation of dramatic or emotional intensity.
Example Sentences
सुनकर यह खबर, उसकी सम्मूर्छ हो गई।
Upon hearing this news, she fainted.
गहरी सम्मूर्छ में वह कुछ भी नहीं समझ पा रहा था।
In a deep swoon, he could not understand anything.
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