halcyon days
A period of calm during the winter, when storms do not occur.
halcyon
/ˈhælsi.ən/
noun 3adj 2
Collocations
5ADJ.
deep, wild
VERB + HALCYON
expect, turn
HALCYON + NOUN
beaks, bird, days
PREP.
during, in, until, with
ADV.
longingly
Definitions
noun
1
A kingfisher whose nesting by the sea was said, in classical mythology, to cause the Gods to restrain the wind and waves.
the Halcyon bird, or as some call it Alcedo or Kings-fisher, exceeds all mens conceit. […] Gods decree hath been, that all the watrie wildernesse should be quiet and made calme, without raine, wind, or tempest, during the time the Halcyon sitteth and bringeth forth her young-ones […]
Amidſt our Arms as quiet you ſhall be / As Halcyons Brooding on a Winter Sea.
2
A kingfisher whose nesting by the sea was said, in classical mythology, to cause the Gods to restrain the wind and waves.
But novv hovv ſtands the vvind? / Into vvhat corner peeres my Halcions bill?
Renege, affirm, and turn their halcyon beaks / With every gale and vary of their master
3
A tropical kingfisher of the genus Halcyon, such as the sacred kingfisher (Halcyon sancta) of Australia.
adj
1
Pertaining to the halcyon or kingfisher.
Renege; affirm, and turn their halcyon beaks / With every gale and vary of their masters,
2
Calm, undisturbed, peaceful, serene.
Reflections of this kind may have trifling weight with men who hope to see realized in America the halcyon scenes of the poetic or fabulous age.
Deep, halcyon repose.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — (Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
adjective — marked by peace and prosperity
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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the Halcyon bird, or as some call it Alcedo or Kings-fisher, exceeds all mens conceit. […] Gods decree hath been, that all the watrie wildernesse should be quiet and made calme, without raine, wind, o
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Amidſt our Arms as quiet you ſhall be / As Halcyons Brooding on a Winter Sea.
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And, by the way, during those halcyon days (the halcyon was there, too, chattering above every creek, as he is all over the world) we fought another battle.
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Renege; affirm, and turn their halcyon beaks / With every gale and vary of their masters,
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Reflections of this kind may have trifling weight with men who hope to see realized in America the halcyon scenes of the poetic or fabulous age.
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Deep, halcyon repose.
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In some senses, halcyon is marked as figuratively, poetic. Watch for register when choosing this word.
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