Heydays — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈhā-ˌdā/ hey·day

Meaning & Definition of Heydays

Heydays (noun)

  1. the period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity
  2. high spirits

Heydays (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement

    "in its heyday, the circus was a major form of entertainment for small-town America"

    similar: blooms, blossoms, florescences, floruits, flowers, flushes, high noons, primes, salad days, springtimes
    related: autumns, Indian summers, efflorescences, flowerings, acmes, apexes, climaxes, meridians, peaks, pinnacles, summits, zeniths, glories, grandeurs, splendors, belle epoques, golden ages, silver ages, comebacks, recoveries, revivals
    near: decays, declines, downfalls, bottoms, nadirs

Related Entry: Heyday (noun)

Heyday is a different word from Heydays. The synonyms below are for heyday, not for heydays.

  1. a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement

    "in its heyday, the circus was a major form of entertainment for small-town America"

    similar: bloom, blossom, florescence, floruit, flower, flush, high noon, prime, salad days, springtime
    related: autumn, Indian summer, blooming, blossoming, efflorescence, flowering, acme, apex, climax, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, zenith, glory, grandeur, splendor, belle epoque, golden age, silver age, comeback, recovery, revival
    near: decay, decline, downfall, bottom, nadir, shriveling, wilting, withering

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Heydays

The most common words with a similar meaning to Heydays:

blooms, blossoms, florescences, floruits, flowers, flushes, high noons, primes, salad days, springtimes

Related Words for Heydays

autumns, Indian summers, efflorescences, flowerings, acmes, apexes, climaxes, meridians, peaks, pinnacles, summits, zeniths, glories, grandeurs, splendors, belle epoques, golden ages, silver ages, comebacks, recoveries, revivals

Near Antonyms of Heydays

decays, declines, downfalls, bottoms, nadirs

Origin & Etymology of Heydays

probably derivative of heyday:2, with the second element taken as day

First known use: circa 1590

Frequently Asked Questions about Heydays

What does "Heydays" mean?

"Heydays" means the period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity. As a noun, it is defined as: the period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity.

What is another word for "Heydays"?

Other words for "Heydays" include blooms, blossoms, florescences, floruits, flowers, flushes, high noons and primes. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Heydays" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Heydays"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Heydays". Common alternatives include blooms, blossoms, florescences, floruits, flowers, flushes, high noons, primes, salad days and springtimes.

How do you use "Heydays" in a sentence?

Examples of "Heydays" in a sentence: "in its heyday, the circus was a major form of entertainment for small-town America".

Is "Heydays" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Heydays" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Heydays"?

"Heydays" is pronounced /ˈhā-ˌdā/ and divided into syllables as hey·day.

What is the origin of the word "Heydays"?

"Heydays" comes from probably derivative of heyday:2, with the second element taken as day. First known use: circa 1590.

What is another word for "Heydays" meaning "a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement"?

When "Heydays" (noun) means a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement, synonyms include blooms, blossoms, florescences, floruits, flowers and flushes.