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- [hal-see-uh n]
- /ˈhæl si ən/
- /ˈhælsɪən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hal-see-uh n]
- /ˈhæl si ən/
Definitions of halcyon word
- adjective halcyon calm; peaceful; tranquil: halcyon weather. 1
- adjective halcyon rich; wealthy; prosperous: halcyon times of peace. 1
- adjective halcyon happy; joyful; carefree: halcyon days of youth. 1
- adjective halcyon of or relating to the halcyon or kingfisher. 1
- noun halcyon a mythical bird, usually identified with the kingfisher, said to breed about the time of the winter solstice in a nest floating on the sea, and to have the power of charming winds and waves into calmness. 1
- noun halcyon any of various kingfishers, especially of the genus Halcyon. 1
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Origin of halcyon
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Latin < Greek halkyṓn, pseudo-etymological variant of alkyṓn kingfisher; replacing Middle English alceon, alicion < Latin alcyōn < Greek
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Parts of speech for Halcyon
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
halcyon popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for halcyon
adj halcyon
- bucolic — Bucolic means relating to the countryside.
- still — remaining in place or at rest; motionless; stationary: to stand still.
- pastoral — having the simplicity, charm, serenity, or other characteristics generally attributed to rural areas: pastoral scenery; the pastoral life.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- balmy — Balmy weather is fairly warm and pleasant.
Antonyms for halcyon
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