December 30, 2026

Halcyon

adjective

Definition

Denoting a period that was idyllically happy and peaceful. Halcyon days are those we look back on with a kind of sweet pain.

Example Sentence

“Those halcyon months before the move were treasured for years afterward.”

Etymology

From Greek alkuon (kingfisher), said to calm the seas during winter solstice.

Scrabble Score

H4A1L1C3Y4O1N1

HALCYON scores 15 points in Scrabble.

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