halcyon

• Bezeichnet eine Zeit in der Vergangenheit, die friedlich, sorglos und glücklich war. Auch für ruhige, heitere und milde Wetterlagen oder Tage verwendet.

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.

   Friedlich und wohlhabend

   • 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.

   Synonymeblissfulcalmgoldenhappyidyllicpeacefulserenetranquil

   Antonymechaoticstormytempestuoustroubledturbulentunsettledviolent

2. Calm and tranquilC2formal

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

   Ruhig und friedlich

   • 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.

   Synonymecalmpeacefulplacidquietserenestilltranquilundisturbeduntroubled

   Antonymeagitatedragingroughstormytempestuousturbulentviolentwild

• Substantiv, das einen mythischen Vogel bezeichnet, der oft mit ruhigen, friedlichen und glücklichen Zeiten assoziiert wird; wird auch verwendet, um eine Zeit des Glücks und der Gelassenheit zu beschreiben.

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.

   Mythischer Vogel

   • 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.

   Synonymekingfisher

2. Calm or peaceful periodC2formal

   A time of peace, tranquility, or prosperity.

   Friedliche Zeit

   • 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.

   Synonymecalmlullpeacequietquietudereposerespiteserenitystillnesstranquility

   Antonymechaosconflictturmoilunrestupheavalwar