陶とう然ぜん

taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle

tipsy; pleasantly drunk; mellow

Describes a pleasant, light intoxication where one feels relaxed and happy. Often used with と (陶然と) to modify verbs.

• 彼かれはワインを一いっ杯ぱい飲のんで陶とう然ぜんとした。

  He became pleasantly tipsy after a glass of wine.

• 陶とう然ぜんと音おん楽がくに聴きき入いる。

  Listen to the music in a mellow, entranced state.

taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle

entranced; enchanted; captivated

Describes a state of being deeply absorbed or enchanted by something beautiful, such as art, music, or scenery. Not necessarily related to alcohol.

• 彼かの女じょの歌うた声ごえに陶とう然ぜんとした。

  I was entranced by her singing voice.

• 満まん開かいの桜さくらを前まえに、陶とう然ぜんと立たち尽つくした。

  I stood still, captivated by the cherry blossoms in full bloom.