adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Describes a slow, steady progression or change over time, often with a sense of something spreading or intensifying little by little.
痛みがじんわりと引いていった。
The pain gradually subsided.
温かさがじんわりと体に広がった。
Warmth slowly spread through my body.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Used for sweat, tears, or moisture slowly appearing on the surface, often with a sense of gentle or persistent oozing.
額にじんわりと汗がにじんだ。
Sweat seeped out on my forehead.
目にじんわりと涙が浮かんだ。
Tears welled up in my eyes.
Onomatopoeic/mimetic word; the exact derivation is uncertain, but it is related to the sound-symbolic element じん (じんわり, じんじん, etc.) suggesting a slow, penetrating sensation.