also: しんびょう
na-adjective, noun
meek; docile; humble; obedient
Describes a person's attitude as subdued, respectful, and compliant, often after being scolded or in a formal situation. Can carry a nuance of being unusually quiet or well-behaved.
先生に叱られて、彼は神妙な顔をしていた。
Scolded by the teacher, he had a meek look on his face.
The children sat quietly and listened to the story.
na-adjective, noun
Rare, archaic sense referring to something wondrous or supernatural. Not used in modern everyday Japanese; the common word for 'mysterious' is 不思議.
古文では「神妙なる出来事」のように使われることがある。
In classical texts, it is sometimes used as in 'a mysterious event'.