halcyon (Meaning)
halcyon (n)
(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World
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
halcyon (s)
idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity
marked by peace and prosperity
halcyon (n.)
A kingfisher. By modern ornithologists restricted to a genus including a limited number of species having omnivorous habits, as the sacred kingfisher (sancta) of Australia.
halcyon (a.)
Pertaining to, or resembling, the halcyon, which was anciently said to lay her eggs in nests on or near the sea during the calm weather about the winter solstice.
Hence: Calm; quiet; peaceful; undisturbed; happy.
Synonyms & Antonyms of halcyon
halcyon Sentence Examples
- The halcyon days of childhood are often fondly remembered in later life.
- The halcyon sea shimmered beneath the golden rays of the setting sun.
- The peaceful halcyon breeze carried the scent of flowers across the meadow.
- The halcyon tranquility of the lake was broken by the sudden splash of a fish.
- The halcyon mood of the afternoon invited relaxation and reflection.
- The halcyon lull before the storm was a deceptive moment of peace.
- The halcyon symphony of birdsong filled the air with sweetness.
- The halcyon rhythm of the waves washed over the tired traveler.
- The halcyon light of the moon cast long shadows across the sleeping city.
- The halcyon spirit of the evening brought a sense of contentment and well-being.
FAQs About the word halcyon
(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher, a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World, a mythical bird said to bree
peaceful, calm, hushed, quiet, placid,tranquil, serene, gentle, sunny, temperate
rough, tempestuous, unsettled, agitated, unsettled, inclement, restless, stormy, stormy, unquiet
The halcyon days of childhood are often fondly remembered in later life.
The halcyon sea shimmered beneath the golden rays of the setting sun.
The peaceful halcyon breeze carried the scent of flowers across the meadow.
The halcyon tranquility of the lake was broken by the sudden splash of a fish.
