halcyon
Advanced/ˈhæl.si.ən/
- adjective
- Tranquil, joyful, and successful
halcyon in a sentence
- “The halcyon days of summer were spent lazing on the beach with friends.”
- “A halcyon era following the American Civil War.”
- “During those early halcyon years the company's potential for growth seemed unlimited.”
What does “halcyon” mean?
halcyon (adjective) means tranquil, joyful, and successful. It is pronounced /ˈhæl.si.ən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "halcyon" mean?
- halcyon (adjective) means: Tranquil, joyful, and successful
- How do you pronounce "halcyon"?
- "halcyon" is pronounced /ˈhæl.si.ən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "halcyon" in a sentence?
- Here is "halcyon" used in a sentence: The halcyon days of summer were spent lazing on the beach with friends.
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