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 fall equinox marks the sun’s ingress (your celestial ruler) into Libra, which means, on top of feeling energized, opportunities for charming and harmonious exchanges are more likely at this time. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025

The harmonious ensemble also included Charles Esten, Lennon Stella, Maisy Stella, and Chris Carmack. —Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Sep. 2025

That romantic sensibility found an unexpected yet harmonious partner in Batsheva’s spirited, modern vision. —Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

The new relationship promised something less complicated, more harmonious. —Anahid Nersessian, New Yorker, 15 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