Synonyms for halcyon

Synonyms for (noun) halcyon

Synonyms: halcyon

Definition: 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

Similar words: mythical being

Definition: an imaginary being of myth or fable


Synonyms: Halcyon, genus Halcyon

Definition: a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World

Similar words: bird genus

Definition: a genus of birds


Synonyms: Alcyone, Halcyon

Definition: (Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher

Similar words: mythical being

Definition: an imaginary being of myth or fable


Synonyms for (adj) halcyon

Synonyms: halcyon, golden, prosperous

Definition: marked by peace and prosperity

Usage: a golden era; the halcyon days of the clipper trade

Similar words: happy

Definition: enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

Usage: a happy smile; spent many happy days on the beach; a happy marriage


Synonyms: halcyon

Definition: idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity

Usage: a halcyon atmosphere

Similar words: peaceable, peaceful

Definition: not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

Usage: a peaceful nation; peaceful times; a far from peaceful Christmas; peaceful sleep


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