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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Still, also a litmus test: a Muslim country’s ability to maintain harmonious relations with Israel is seen as indicative of its potential for constructive engagement with America. Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 As ovaries decline, hormones change, and a harmonious symphony can turn into a cacophonous noise, impacting the entire body. Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 30 June 2025 On June 27, savvy Mercury will meet with taskmaster Saturn in a harmonious trine, inspiring both creativity and structure. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 June 2025 Jupiter offers luck and growth under this new moon The lucky planet Jupiter, which has been in Cancer since June 9, forms a very harmonious, favorable conjunction with the moon and the sun during this period. Danijela Pilic, Glamour, 24 June 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 8 Jul. 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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