Khumari
खुमारी
khoo-MAH-ree
Khumari (खुमारी) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a state of intoxication or drowsiness. In crosswords it is the 7-letter answer KHUMARI (7).
Meaning & usage
Khumari refers to a feeling of intoxication, drowsiness, or a pleasant stupor. It is often used to describe the languid, dreamy state that follows drinking or a deep emotional experience. The term is commonly used in Hindi and Urdu poetry and songs to evoke a sense of romantic or nostalgic intoxication.
In a sentence
After the long day, she sank into a comfortable khumari on the couch.
Khumari as a crossword answer
Khumari is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A state of intoxication or drowsiness” (7)
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