Learn a Word Daily — Halcyon
Your Word of the Day — Halcyon: definition, nuance, usage & audio.
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Word of the Day · November 18, 2025
Halcyon
HAL-see-on · adjective
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Definition
- Calm, peaceful; idyllic.
- Denoting a time in the past that was happy and tranquil.
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Origin & Etymology
From Greek halkyōn “kingfisher”; myth linked the bird to calm seas.
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Nuance
Nostalgic tone; “halcyon days” evokes golden-era serenity.
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Usage
“They reminisced about halcyon afternoons by the lake.”
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Fun Fact
Ancient myth said the kingfisher calmed the seas to nest.
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