HALCYON Synonyms

• (of weather) free from storm or wind

• steadiness of mind under stress

• wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale

• not agitated; without losing self-possession

• make calm or still

• make steady

• become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

• cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

• not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

• peacefully resistant in response to injustice

• not agitated; without losing self-possession

• completely clear and fine

• musically pleasing

• exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities

• suitable and fitting

• existing together in harmony

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

• not easily irritated

• characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

• free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound

• (of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots

• a period of calm weather

• an untroubled state; free from disturbances

• the absence of sound

• a disposition free from stress or emotion

• with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')

• not showy or obtrusive

• in a softened tone

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

• become quiet or quieter

• make calm or still

• used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion

• not sparkling

• a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)

• (poetic) tranquil silence

• an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed

• a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation

• with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation

• despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

• to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons

• without moving or making a sound

• not in physical motion

• marked by absence of sound

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

• free from noticeable current

• make calm or still

• cause to be quiet or not talk

• lessen the intensity of or calm

• make motionless

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

• not agitated; without losing self-possession

• untroubled by interference or disturbance

• not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress

• free from fear or doubt; easy in mind

• free from turmoil or worries

• (Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher

• completely happy and contented

• having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

• marked by peace and prosperity

• made from or covered with gold

• supremely favored

• suggestive of gold

• presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome

• of or relating to the time before the Fall of Adam and Eve

• in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

• very lively and profitable

• marked by peace and prosperity

• presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome

• without strain or anxiety

• dead

• a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World