闃げき

adverb taking the 'to' particle, taru-adjective

quietly; still and silent

Archaic literary word describing a profound, still quietness. Used with と or in たる form.

• 夜よるの寺じ院いんは闃げきとして静しずまり返かえっていた。

  The temple at night was utterly silent, with a profound stillness.