靄あい然ぜん

adverb taking the 'to' particle, taru-adjective

hovering like mist; cloud-like

Archaic literary word describing something that appears misty, hazy, or softly floating like clouds. Used in classical or poetic contexts.

• 山やまの頂いただきに雲くもが靄あい然ぜんとたなびいていた。

  Clouds hovered mistily over the mountain peak.

adverb taking the 'to' particle, taru-adjective

gentle; calm

Archaic literary word for a gentle, calm, or serene atmosphere or demeanor. Rare in modern Japanese.

• 彼かれの物もの腰ごしは靄あい然ぜんとして、誰だれからも好すかれた。

  His demeanor was gentle and calm, and he was liked by everyone.