いろめき ったそうだ
iromeki tatta sōda

Godan Verb (tsu)
Evidential Auxiliary

Expresses hearsay about a past event ("I heard that...") of 色めき立つ

1. It was said to be lively with color.; It was said to be in an uproar.; It was said to be bustling.

Past/Perfective
Hearsay Evidence