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
Norman Douglas3
: marked by accord in sentiment or action
harmonious relationship between church and state—H. D. Hazeltine
H. D. Hazeltine
harmoniously
adverb
harmoniousness
noun
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The living room was decorated in harmonious colors.
a harmonious combination of flavors
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Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Venus entering Libra on the 13th supports harmonious relationships and creative collaborations.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Maintaining the correct proportion of excitation to inhibition is critical for keeping the brain healthy and harmonious.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
His expert blend of French technique and innovative formats makes for a series of dishes that are distinct but harmonious.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
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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
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