halcyon | Definition of halcyon

Synonyms and Antonyms of halcyon

1 free from storms or physical disturbance

a halcyon era following the American Civil War

Synonyms of halcyon

calm, hushed, lown [dialect], peaceful, placid, quiet, serene, still, stilly, tranquil, untroubled

Words Related to halcyon

balmy, clement, equable, gentle, mild, moderate, temperate

clear, cloudless, fair, rainless, sunny, sunshiny, windless

Near Antonyms of halcyon

blizzardy (also blizzardly), blustery, squally, windy

extreme, foul, intemperate, nasty, severe

Antonyms of halcyon

agitated, angry, inclement, restless, rough, stormy, tempestuous, turbulent, unquiet, unsettled

2 marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically

during those early halcyon years the company's potential for growth seemed unlimited

Synonyms of halcyon

booming, boomy, flourishing, golden, healthy, lush, palmy, prospering, prosperous, roaring, successful, thriving

Words Related to halcyon

affluent, moneyed (also monied), opulent, rich, substantial, wealthy, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do

Near Antonyms of halcyon

declining, dying, failing, floundering, languishing, struggling

bankrupt, bankrupted, insolvent

Antonyms of halcyon

depressed, unprosperous, unsuccessful