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

• symphonic
• musical
• melodic
• melodious
• harmonizing
• rhythmical
• rhythmic
• 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 palate blends hot herbaceous spice with some sake-like notes and a delightful umami richness. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

It is portrayed as a melting pot of cultures, but graffiti promoting the Algerian Liberation Front suggest the reality is not quite so harmonious. —Damon Wise, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025

Part of seeking a harmonious environment involves recognizing when the environment is not ready or willing to be harmonious. —R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025

Doves are harmonious, supportive and empathetic. —Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 1 Sep. 2025

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