taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
commanding; awe-inspiring; dignified
Describes a person, attitude, or atmosphere that is sternly dignified and inspires respect or awe. Often used in literary descriptions.
彼の凛然とした態度に、誰もが圧倒された。
Everyone was overwhelmed by his commanding demeanor.
taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
bitterly cold; piercing
Used for cold that is sharp and severe, often in literary or poetic descriptions of weather.
凛然たる寒気が肌を刺した。
The piercing cold bit into my skin.
Compound of 凛 (dignified, cold) and 然 (state, manner). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a classical pattern of forming taru-adjectives.