A word from Hindi and Urdu meaning beautiful, handsome, or attractive in appearance or manner.
From Sanskrit 'sundara,' related to words meaning 'beautiful' and 'pleasant.' The term is widely used across Hindi, Urdu, and other Indo-Aryan languages, and has entered English usage through South Asian literature and culture.
The word 'sundar' is so pleasant to say—it actually sounds beautiful when you pronounce it! It's used constantly in Bollywood films and has a completely different feel than the English word 'beautiful,' which is why people who speak these languages often keep it rather than translating it.
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