Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the mythical figure Alcyone, often used to describe something as serene and peaceful, especially in relation to the sea or the weather.

“The alcyonic calmness of the lake on a sunny day was a perfect spot for a picnic.”

2. noun

the period of calm weather that follows a storm, especially one that occurs during the winter solstice, often associated with the myth of Alcyone and her grief for her dead husband.

“The alcyonic period after the storm brought much-needed relief to the farmers who had lost their crops.”