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

• canorous
• euphonic
• euphonious
• harmonizing
• melodious
• musical
• symphonic
• symphonious
• tuneful

Examples of harmonious in a Sentence

The living room was decorated in harmonious colors.

a harmonious combination of flavors

Recent Examples on the Web

The harmonious relationship presents an idealized vision of how reality should function. —Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 13 Aug. 2024

In an era of rising conflict between the world’s largest land animals and their human neighbors — elephants are notorious crop raiders throughout sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia — this research has pointed the way to a more harmonious relationship. —Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 24 July 2024

Rose quartz enhances empathy and understanding, which can simultaneously foster a harmonious and loving atmosphere on the home front. —Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024

Attendees can also look forward to the harmonious sounds of SWV, a genre-blending set by Tank and The Bangas featuring Teedra Moses, Hasizzle, and Dawn Richard, and a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Frankie Beverly. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 17 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

see harmony

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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