taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Literary word describing a calm, composed, and unhurried manner. Often used in the form 従容として (しょうようとして).
He faced death calmly.
He responded to the negotiations with a composed attitude.
calm and self-possessed; imperturbable; with serenity
The word 従容 is of Chinese origin (cong2rong2 in Mandarin), meaning calm and unhurried. The kanji 従 means 'follow' or 'obey', and 容 means 'appearance' or 'form', together suggesting a composed demeanor that follows natural ease.