粛しゅく

taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle

solemn; respectful; reverent

Describes a dignified, solemn atmosphere or attitude. Used almost exclusively in the fixed adverbial phrase 粛として.

See also: 粛として

• 式しき典てんは粛しゅくとして執とり行おこなわれた。

  The ceremony was conducted solemnly.

taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle

silent; quiet

Describes a hushed, still silence, often with a reverent or tense quality. Used almost exclusively in the fixed adverbial phrase 粛として.

See also: 粛として

• 会かい場じょうは粛しゅくとして静しずまり返かえった。

  The hall fell completely silent.