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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 state …H. 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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Sure, Kate Middleton looked fantastic back then too, but her current styling actually looks a little more harmonious. Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2025 In astrology, trines create harmonious energy flow, offering ease and opportunity, but when Venus aligns with the planet of abundance, a wave of intuition and emotion brings forth a different kind of magic. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025 Lighthearted gingham gives way to complex plaid, with its crisscross of graphic lines and harmonious colours, while playful florals are replaced by more serious herringbone and houndstooth. Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 18 Nov. 2025 Implementing a table seating arrangement for a holiday gathering can either set the stage for an organized and harmonious event or, worst-case scenario, ruffle some feathers. Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for harmonious

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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“Harmonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harmonious. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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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