恍こう然ぜん

taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle

entranced; in a daze; fascinated and distracted

Literary, old-fashioned word describing a state of being captivated or absent-minded, often with a dreamy or distracted air. Used with と (恍然と) or in たる form (恍然たる).

• 彼かれは美うつくしい景色けしきに恍こう然ぜんと見みとれていた。

  He was gazing entranced at the beautiful scenery.

• 恍こう然ぜんたる面おも持もちで音おん楽がくに聴きき入いる。

  Listening to the music with a fascinated, dreamy expression.