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halcyon
adjective
noun
marked by peace and prosperity
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 7
- Starts with
- H
- Ends with
- N
- Contains
- ALCYO
- Scrabble score
- 15
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈhælsiːən
Meaning
Definitions
adjective
marked by peace and prosperity
“a golden era”
adjective
idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity
“a halcyon atmosphere”
noun
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
In context
Example Sentences
a golden era
the halcyon days of the clipper trade
a halcyon atmosphere
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