(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
Used in a Sentence
halcyon
How to use halcyon in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for halcyon.
Editorial note
The 1920s and 1930s were halcyon days for global capital fleeing the warring nations.
Examples8
Definitions5
Parts of speech2
Quick take
(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of halcyon gathered in one view.
a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World
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
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for halcyon.
noun
(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
noun
a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World
See also: Halcyon
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
adjective
idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity; "a halcyon atmosphere"
adjective
marked by peace and prosperity; "a golden era"; "the halcyon days of the clipper trade"
See also: golden, prosperous
Example sentences
The 1920s and 1930s were halcyon days for global capital fleeing the warring nations.
Amazement, and a wistful longing for a simple freedom enjoyed in the distant, halcyon past.
Back to the halcyon days of yore, when a single copy of Starcraft was all you needed for a great night of LAN gaming for a number of people.
It was glorious - those halcyon days of spotting a missing village or suburb and spending a day with GPS catching all the roads and footpaths.
Seeing the words "Athlon 64" reminds me of the halcyon days of the 4400+, one of the greatest innovations at its price point in the consumer-grade processor market.
I read your "As if we lived in a halcyon utopia prior to that..." paragraph as implicitly denying alternatives to the status-quo of modern society.
Early adopters are invariably chagrined to see the laggards driving the signal to noise down, some leave in search of new media with an opportunity to enjoy the high signal of halcyon days.
First, a history lesson: Back in the halcyon days of the 1990's, when I was just getting started with this silly computer stuff, the problem that was desktop accessibility had already nearly been solved.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use halcyon in a sentence?
The 1920s and 1930s were halcyon days for global capital fleeing the warring nations.
What does halcyon mean?
(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
What part of speech is halcyon?
halcyon is commonly used as noun, adjective.