palmy

[ pah-mee ]

adjective

, palm·i·er, palm·i·est.

1. glorious, prosperous, or flourishing:

   the palmy days of yesteryear.

   Synonyms: rosy, halcyon, bounteous

2. abounding in or shaded with palms:

   palmy islands.

3. palmlike.

palmy

/ ˈpɑːmɪ /

adjective

1. prosperous, flourishing, or luxurious

   a palmy life

2. covered with, relating to, or resembling palms

   a palmy beach

Word History and Origins

Origin of palmy¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; palm ² + -y ¹

Example Sentences

His majesty was saluted with hearty cheers from the multitude, such as greeted his father in the most palmy days of his reign.

From Project Gutenberg

The palmy days of Poland came to an end soon after the extinction of the dynasty of the Jagellons in 1572.

From Project Gutenberg

There is a fine religious nasality about these names that is strongly suggestive of the pulpit in the palmy days of the Puritans.

From Project Gutenberg

Brownsville was at the head of navigation on the Monongahela River in the palmy days of the old "pike."

From Project Gutenberg

His recollections of the old road are vivid, and he is fond of recounting incidents of its palmy days.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• affluent
• booming
• comfortable
• flourishing
• fortunate
• rich
• robust
• wealthy
• well-heeled
• well-off
• well-to-do