halcyon
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- noun
- /ˈhælsiən/
- Archaic
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halcón
- In literature, the halcyon period represents a time of peace and prosperity, often idealized by its nostalgic observers.
- halcyon days
Examples
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My projections suggest that the gap between China and the United States in 2030 will be similar to that between the United States and its rivals in the mid-1970s, the heyday of U.S. hegemony, and greater than that between the United Kingdom and its rivals during the halcyon days of the British Empire in 1870.
Academic text (2011) -
Look, it will not hurt anyone to look at the ways in which society was not free in those halcyon, liberty-filled days of yore.
Blog text (15) -
That initial lead that appears to be slipping somewhat had been built when Democrats realized that they ought to be aggressive on reproductive rights, for once, in the words of Irin Carmon, during the halcyon days of early September this year.
Blog text (5) -
Re: "Yes, I too miss the halcyon days when RPS was a club of gentlemen, when we wore smoking jackets and swirled brandy, discussing the latest electronic entertainments of the day."
Blog text (11) -
Steve, you piss off Chrisann, she's gonna stand in the lobby and give 335 interviews, and you, pal, will be longing for the halcyon days of Dan Kottke.
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Many people long for the halcyon days of their youth, when life seemed simpler and more carefree.
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The village thrived in its halcyon days, with bustling markets and joyful celebrations throughout the year.
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Halcyon for the mythical bird comes from the Greek story of Alcyone, who was said to make the sea 'calm' so she could build a nest on the waves, which is why the halcyon was believed to calm winds and waves.