粛しゅく然ぜん

taru-adjective

silent; quiet; solemn

Literary 'taru' adjective describing a hushed, solemn atmosphere or demeanor. Often used in written descriptions of scenes or moods.

• 式しき場じょうは粛しゅく然ぜんとした雰ふん囲い気きに包つつまれていた。

  The ceremony hall was enveloped in a solemn, quiet atmosphere.

adverb taking the 'to' particle

softly; quietly; solemnly

Adverbial use with と, modifying a verb to indicate a quiet, solemn manner. Common in literary or formal contexts.

• 参さん列れつ者しゃは粛しゅく然ぜんと頭あたまを下さげた。

  The attendees solemnly bowed their heads.