halcyon

/'hælsiən/
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halcyon

The family enjoyed a halcyon afternoon by the quiet lake.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Marked by peace and prosperity; idyllic: Describes a period of time that is happy, peaceful, and successful.
    • Calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquility: Describes a state or atmosphere that is perfectly serene and untroubled.

  2. Noun:

    • A mythical bird: In classical mythology, a bird said to nest on the sea around the winter solstice and to have the power to calm the winds and waves, ensuring calm weather.
    • A type of kingfisher: Refers to a family of colorful birds (genus Halcyon), also known as tree kingfishers, found in warm regions of the Old World.
    • (Greek mythology) A woman transformed: Refers to Alcyone, who was turned into a kingfisher.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • She often reminisced about the halcyon days of her youth.
    • We spent a halcyon afternoon by the quiet lake.

  • Noun (Mythical Bird):

    • The ancient sailors believed the halcyon could charm the sea into stillness.

  • Noun (Kingfisher):

    • A brightly colored halcyon perched on the branch over the river.
Advanced Usage
  • "Halcyon days": This is a fixed phrase used to refer to a past period of great happiness, peace, and prosperity.
    • He wrote a novel about the halcyon days before the war.
Variants and Related Words
  • Halcyonian (adj., rare): Pertaining to or resembling the halcyon; calm and peaceful.
  • Alcyone: The Greek mythological figure (daughter of Aeolus) from which the word 'halcyon' is derived.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Peaceful, tranquil, serene, golden, idyllic, prosperous, palmy.
  • Noun (bird): Kingfisher.
Related Idioms
  • "Halcyon days/years": An idiom specifically denoting a nostalgically remembered period of past happiness and success.
    • In the halcyon years of the company, innovation was at its peak.
halcyon

The family enjoyed a halcyon afternoon by the quiet lake.

Adjective
  1. marked by peace and prosperity
    • a golden era
    • the halcyon days of the clipper trade
  2. idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity
    • a halcyon atmosphere
Noun
  1. a mythical bird said to breed at the time of the winter solstice in a nest floating on the sea and to have the power of calming the winds and waves
  2. a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World
  3. (Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher

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