halcyon Definition

halcyon
adj

1. Peaceful, calm and happy.

Example: halcyon days
Thesaurus: balmy, mild, golden, calm, carefree, gentle, happy, pacific, placid, quiet, serene, tranquil; Antonym: stormy, turbulent.

noun

1. Greek mythol.
A bird which charmed the sea at the time of the winter solstice, usually identified with the kingfisher.

Etymology: 14c: from Greek halkyon kingfisher.