adverb taking the 'to' particle, taru-adjective
buoyantly; airily; with a light heart
Describes a carefree, light-hearted, and unburdened manner. Often used with と (e.g., 漂々と) to modify verbs. Rare term, mostly found in literary or formal contexts.
彼は漂々と旅を続けた。
He continued his journey with a light heart.
漂々とした態度で、周りの心配をよそに笑っていた。
With an airy attitude, he laughed despite the worries around him.
Reduplication of 漂 (ひょう, 'to drift, float'), forming an adverb/adjective describing a buoyant, carefree state. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.