Dictionary Check: halcyon

"halcyon" is a valid word!

Scrabble 15 points
Words with Friends 16 points

Definition

adjective

idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity

Example: "a halcyon atmosphere"
adjective

marked by peace and prosperity

Example: "a golden era"
Synonyms:
noun

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

Synonyms:
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

noun

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

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