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

As the dessert rests, the layers meld into a harmonious, wonderfully layered structure. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025

Harness Mercury and Saturn’s harmonious connection to start planning your next getaway! —Usa Today, USA Today, 7 Dec. 2025

As a whole, the Orbison family sought to bring some of their signature festive spirit to the masses through a harmonious offering of family, backdropped by a slew of catchy, timeless Christmas hits. —Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025

The brilliant idea of building the film around the recording of the little girl’s real voice was done in a very respectful, inspired, and harmonious way. —Sabrina Impacciatore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 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