harmonious

adjective

har·​mo·​ni·​ous här-ˈmō-nē-əs 

1

: having agreement among musical components : musically concordant

harmonious voices

2

: having the parts agreeably related : congruous

blended into a harmonious whole

harmonious medley of small vaulted chambers

—Norman Douglas

3

: marked by accord in sentiment or action

… harmonious relationship between church and state …

—H. D. Hazeltine

harmoniously adverb

harmoniousness noun

Synonyms of harmonious

• symphonic
• musical
• melodic
• melodious
• harmonizing
• rhythmic

Examples of harmonious in a Sentence

The living room was decorated in harmonious colors.

a harmonious combination of flavors

Recent Examples on the Web

Instagram star Leonie Hanne ensured a rugged military-style utility shirt looked soft and feminine by sticking to a harmonious color palette. —Freya Drohan, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026

The short chop immediately draws the eye to the gown's flowing waterfall neckline and the fine jewelry by Chopard, creating a harmonious overall look that combines elegance and a flair for trends. —Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 19 Jan. 2026

Neptune’s harmonious connection to the Capricorn New Moon encourages us to move beyond dreaming and into doing. —Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 18 Jan. 2026

These amazing suites also feature two bathrooms for an even more harmonious trip. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see harmony

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for harmonious

• erroneous
• felonious
• peroneus
• polonius
• acrimonious
• ceremonious
• inharmonious
• parsimonious
• sanctimonious
• unceremonious

Kids Definition

harmonious

adjective

har·​mo·​ni·​ous här-ˈmō-nē-əs 

1

: having a pleasing mixture of notes

a harmonious song

2

: having the parts agreeably related

harmonious colors

3

: marked by agreement in feeling or action

a harmonious family

harmoniously adverb

harmoniousness noun