Synonyms of harmonious

harmonious

adjective

här-ˈmō-nē-əs 

1

as in symphonic

having a pleasing mixture of notes

the naturally harmonious sounds of a forest glen in springtime

Synonyms & Similar Words

• symphonic
• musical
• melodic
• melodious
• harmonizing
• rhythmical
• rhythmic
• tuneful
• euphonious
• symphonious
• euphonic
• orchestral
• pleasant
• flowing
• lyrical
• sweet
• echoing
• lyric
• appealing
• canorous
• mellifluous
• harmonic
• resonant
• blending
• mellow
• sonorous
• songful
• dulcet
• mellifluent
• agreeable
• tonal
• chiming
• polyphonic
• homophonic
• lilting
• chordal
• trilling
• cadenced
• warbling
• songlike
• polyphonous
• quavering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inharmonious
• dissonant
• discordant
• disharmonious
• metallic
• unmusical
• raucous
• tuneless
• shrill
• harsh
• strident
• unpleasant
• jarring
• disagreeable
• squeaky
• scratching
• raspy
• clashing
• unmelodious
• grating
• blaring
• unpleasing
• atonal
• jangling
• clattering
• screeching
• clanging
• off-key

2

as in balanced

having the parts agreeably related

a harmonious arrangement of archways and doorways in the palace courtyard

Synonyms & Similar Words

• balanced
• symmetrical
• symmetric
• harmonic
• elegant
• graceful
• consonant
• congruous
• pleasing
• artistic
• cohesive
• eurhythmic
• aesthetic
• pleasant
• esthetic
• satisfying
• eurythmic
• aesthetical
• matching
• tasteful
• regular
• matched
• coordinated
• becoming
• felicitous
• coherent
• agreeable
• esthetical
• compatible
• proportioned
• correspondent
• even
• Apollonian
• Apollinian

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unbalanced
• incongruous
• unequal
• inharmonious
• asymmetric
• asymmetrical
• uneven
• disordered
• irregular
• unsymmetrical
• skewed
• disharmonious
• unpleasant
• disagreeable
• disharmonic
• distasteful
• unfortunate
• inharmonic
• unbecoming
• tasteless
• incompatible
• unlovely
• inartistic
• conflicting
• inelegant
• unsightly
• graceless
• displeasing
• uncoordinated
• ungraceful
• unaesthetic
• infelicitous
• dissatisfying
• disunited
• clashing

3

as in compatible

having or marked by agreement in feeling or action

an unusually harmonious meeting among the leaders resulted in a quick peace agreement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compatible
• unanimous
• peaceful
• united
• congenial
• amicable
• agreeable
• cooperative
• kindred
• frictionless
• peaceable
• friendly
• symbiotic
• synergetic
• pacific
• sympathetic
• amiable
• noncompetitive
• synergic
• understanding
• tolerant
• neighborly
• uncompetitive
• collaborating
• cordial
• affable
• nonconflicting
• genial

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incompatible
• disagreeable
• inharmonious
• discordant
• uncongenial
• hostile
• antagonistic
• conflicting
• inimical
• disharmonious
• unfriendly
• antipathetic
• opposite
• disunited
• belligerent
• contradictory
• contentious
• competitive
• quarrelsome
• opposing
• contrary
• clashing
• competing
• contradicting
• rivaling
• rivalling

4

as in consistent

not having or showing any apparent conflict

no form of social discrimination can ever be harmonious with the basic principles and ideals of our nation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consistent
• compatible
• consonant
• coherent
• congruent
• concordant
• congruous
• conformable (to)
• correspondent (with or to)
• accordant
• of a piece
• nonconflicting
• appropriate
• suitable
• fitting
• felicitous
• self-consistent
• meet
• proper
• fit
• befitting
• right

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incompatible
• inconsistent
• conflicting
• incongruous
• improper
• inharmonious
• inappropriate
• conflictive
• unsuitable
• noncompatible
• inapposite
• infelicitous
• inapt

Examples of harmonious in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When these two planets form a trine, a supportive aspect in harmonious energy flow — specifically Water signs such as Cancer and Scorpio — emotions take center stage. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024

Mercury will also be joining the sun in Libra on Sept. 26, making exchanges and social interactions all the more harmonious. —Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024

This watch showcases a harmonious blend of silver and gold tones, offering versatility and elegance that complements any outfit. —Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2024

But what does the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter consider a harmonious life these days? —Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024