Word:
Halcyon
Status:
Adjective
Meaning:
Very happy and successful
Sentence:
1) He belonged to a halcyon era following the American Civil War.
2) During those early halcyon years, the company's potential for growth seemed unlimited.
First use:
1601
Synonyms:
calm, hushed, lown, peaceful, placid, quiet, serene, still, tranquil, untroubled
Antonyms:
agitated, inclement, rough, stormy, angry, restless, tempestuous, turbulent, unquiet, unsettled
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Word:
Halcyon
Status:
Noun
Meaning:
A mythical bird, usually identified with the kingfisher, said to breed about the time of the winter solstice (shortest day of the year) in a nest floating on the sea, and to have the power of charming winds and waves into calmness.
Origin:
From Greek alkuon which means 'kingfisher' or from Greek hals which means 'sea'.
First use:
14th century
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