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Synonyms & Similar Words
peaceful
serene
tranquil
calm
idyllic
happy
joyful
blissful
euphoric
ecstatic
delightful
pleasant
charming
lovely
beautiful
gorgeous
stunning
breathtaking
wonderful
marvelous
spectacular
heavenly
divine
paradisiacal
utopian
golden
sunny
bright
cheerful
optimistic
hopeful
promising
propitious
auspicious
favorable
benign
gentle
mild
soft
soothing
comforting
consoling
reassuring
peacefulness
serenity
calmness
quietness
stillness
silence
hush
placidity
repose
restfulness
sleepiness
drowsiness
languor
lethargy
torpor
somnolence
Meaning of Halcyon
The primary meaning of the word "Halcyon" is related to a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.
Definitions
- A mythical bird said to breed in a nest on the sea and to have the power to calm the waves, especially used as a symbol of peace and tranquility.
- * A period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.
Etymology of Halcyon
The word "Halcyon" originates from Greek mythology, where Alcyone (Greek: Ἀλκυόνη, Halkyónē) was a queen who was turned into a bird by the gods, and was said to have the power to calm the seas.
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a period of time that is idyllically happy and peaceful.
Example Uses
- The couple's halcyon days of youth were filled with love, laughter, and adventure.
- * The small town was a halcyon haven, where everyone knew and looked out for each other.
- * The company's halcyon years were marked by rapid growth and unprecedented success.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
turbulent
stormy
rough
choppy
chaotic
tumultuous
noisy
boisterous
rowdy
unruly
violent
fierce
intense
passionate
heated
angry
hostile
aggressive
confrontational
discordant
disagreeable
unpleasant
nasty
vile
foul
disgusting
repulsive
repugnant
hateful
detestable
abhorrent
odious
loathsome