halcyon

• صفة تصف فترة زمنية ماضية كانت هادئة وسعيدة وسالمة وخالية من الهموم، وتُستعمل أيضاً لوصف الجو أو الطقس الهادئ اللطيف. كما ترتبط في الأصل بفترة سكون ودفء في منتصف الشتاء.

Describes a period of time in the past that was idyllic, peaceful, and happy.

1. Peaceful and prosperousC2formal

   Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.

   هادئ ومزدهر

   • She often reminisced about the halcyon days of her youth.
   • The town enjoyed a halcyon era of peace and prosperity.
   • He looked back on those halcyon summers with great fondness.

   المرادفاتblissfulcalmgoldenhappyidyllicpeacefulserenetranquil

   الأضدادchaoticstormytempestuoustroubledturbulentunsettledviolent

2. Calm and tranquilC2formal

   Describing a period of calm, especially in relation to weather or the sea.

   هادئ وساكن

   • The halcyon sea was perfect for sailing.
   • We enjoyed a halcyon afternoon by the lake.
   • The weather was halcyon, with not a cloud in the sky.

   المرادفاتcalmpeacefulplacidquietserenestilltranquilundisturbeduntroubled

   الأضدادagitatedragingroughstormytempestuousturbulentviolentwild

• اسم يشير إلى طائر أسطوري ارتبط في الأسطورة اليونانية بهدوء البحر وسكونه، ويُستعمل مجازًا للدلالة على فترة من السعادة والطمأنينة والرخاء. كما يطلق على طائر رفراف (القيق الملكي) في الاستعمال الحديث.

A noun referring to a mythical bird, often associated with calm, peaceful, and prosperous times; also used to describe a period of happiness and tranquility.

1. Mythological birdC2formal

   A mythical bird, often identified with the kingfisher, said to nest on the sea and calm the waves.

   طائر أسطوري

   • In ancient legend, the halcyon nested on the ocean during winter.
   • Poets often reference the halcyon as a symbol of peace.
   • The halcyon's song was believed to bring calm to the seas.

   المرادفاتkingfisher

2. Calm or peaceful periodC2formal

   A time of peace, tranquility, or prosperity.

   فترة هدوء وسلام

   • They recalled the halcyon days of their youth.
   • The country enjoyed a halcyon era of economic growth.
   • She longed for the halcyon moments of her childhood summers.

   المرادفاتcalmlullpeacequietquietudereposerespiteserenitystillnesstranquility

   الأضدادchaosconflictturmoilunrestupheavalwar