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halcyon adj

Halcyon means calm and peaceful. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of halcyon

  • calm and peaceful
  • happy and carefree

Usage examples of halcyon

He remembered his halcyon childhood summers, when the town was quiet and every day felt carefree.

After years of conflict, the country enjoyed a brief halcyon period of peace and prosperity.

The lake was halcyon at sunrise, with smooth water and no wind disturbing the boats.

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