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 of harmonious

• symphonic
• musical
• melodic
• melodious
• harmonizing
• rhythmic

Examples of harmonious in a Sentence

The living room was decorated in harmonious colors.

a harmonious combination of flavors

Recent Examples on the Web

Still, early in the day, the moon in Libra will form a harmonious trine to Uranus in Gemini and Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, bringing a refreshing but revelatory hit of perspective. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026

Venus and Uranus’ harmonious connection encourages you to be spontaneous. — Usa Today, USA Today, 15 June 2026

Both teams were harmonious units and blessed by character as well as skill. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 14 June 2026

The focus was on honesty in materials and construction, simple forms, and harmonious indoor-outdoor spaces, with plenty of room left over for personal flourishes that reflected the spirit of the site and lifestyle of the young family, including their 5-year-old daughter, Stevie. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 June 2026

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