harmonious

adjective

har·​mo·​ni·​ous här-ˈmō-nē-əs How to pronounce harmonious (audio)
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 chambersNorman Douglas
3
: marked by accord in sentiment or action
harmonious relationship between church and stateH. D. Hazeltine
harmoniously adverb
harmoniousness noun

Examples of harmonious in a Sentence

The living room was decorated in harmonious colors. a harmonious combination of flavors
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Word History

Etymology

see harmony

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of harmonious was in 1530

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Cite this Entry

“Harmonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harmonious. Accessed 6 Dec. 2023.

Kids Definition

harmonious

adjective
har·​mo·​ni·​ous här-ˈmō-nē-əs How to pronounce harmonious (audio)
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

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