Magnificent, grand, or dignified; having an impressive and stately presence.
彼は大会で堂々とスピーチをした。
He delivered a dignified speech at the大会.
古い図書館の建物は堂々とした佇まいだ。
The old library building has a grand, stately appearance.
彼女は堂々たる態度で面接に臨んだ。
She attended the interview with a confident and dignified manner.
Fair, open, and unashamed; acting squarely and without dishonesty or shame.
不正をせず堂々と勝負するべきだ。
You should compete fairly and squarely without cheating.
彼は自分の過ちを堂々と認めた。
He openly admitted his mistake.
To act boldly or confidently; to do something in a grand or assured manner (adverbial use).
彼女は堂々と舞台に上がった。
She confidently went up on stage.
問題を堂々と説明して、聴衆の信頼を得た。
He explained the issue confidently and gained the audience's trust.
To do something squarely or brazenly; openly or unreservedly, without hesitation (adverbial use).
彼は間違いを指摘されても堂々と反論した。
Even when his mistake was pointed out, he brazenly argued back.
費用は堂々と会社が負担する、と上司が宣言した。
The boss declared that the company would openly cover the costs.