taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Archaic literary word describing a person, attitude, or rule as harshly strict, severe, or unyielding. Used in classical or highly formal contexts; not part of everyday speech.
古典の一節に「峭刻たる掟」とある。
A passage in a classic text reads 'a very rigorous law'.
彼の峭刻とした態度は、周囲を震え上がらせたという。
His strict and severe manner is said to have made those around him tremble.