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halcyon

Divide halcyon into syllables:

hal · cyon

How to pronounce halcyon:

Synonyms for halcyon:

alcyone
genus halcyon
peaceable

Antonyms for halcyon:

agitated
angry
anxious
concerned
discomposed
disturbed
emotional
excitable
excited
flustered
impulsive
inclement
passionate
perturbed
restless
rough
ruffled
stormy
temperamental
tempestuous
troubled
turbulent
unglued
unhinged
unnerved
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