harmonious

adjective

här-ˈmō-nē-əs How to pronounce harmonious (audio)
Definition of harmoniousnext
1
as in symphonic
having a pleasing mixture of notes the naturally harmonious sounds of a forest glen in springtime

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2
as in balanced
having the parts agreeably related a harmonious arrangement of archways and doorways in the palace courtyard

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3
as in compatible
having or marked by agreement in feeling or action an unusually harmonious meeting among the leaders resulted in a quick peace agreement

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4
as in consistent
not having or showing any apparent conflict no form of social discrimination can ever be harmonious with the basic principles and ideals of our nation

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Recent Examples of harmonious While the family appeared to be putting on a united front, behind the scenes, things were far from harmonious. — Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026 Still, as the day unfolds, the sun eases into a harmonious trine with Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, allowing room for the fog to lift. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 Walsh adds that their signature utilitarian details, such as a boxy silhouette and durable cotton canvas, create a harmonious clash. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 Charlie and Jason take to each other immediately, and for a short time the three enjoy a harmonious existence together in Boston. — Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for harmonious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonious
  1. symphonic
  2. balanced
  3. compatible
  4. consistent
  5. musical
  6. symmetrical
  7. unanimous
  8. consonant
Adjective
  • From beloved hits to symphonic art songs, Webb in his 80 years has written it all.
    — Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In his youth, Blomstedt learned piano, violin and organ, then fell in love with symphonic music.
    — Tom Huizenga, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of symphonic
Adjective
  • While spaghetti squash may elicit a lower blood sugar response than acorn squash, both can fit into a balanced lifestyle that supports blood sugar levels.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The administration made the fiscally responsible decision to incorporate these proceeds into its supplemental pension payment as part of a balanced budget that also maintains funding for critical services and neighborhood investments.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of balanced
Adjective
  • TobenONE is compatible with both Mac and Windows laptops, and also supports different laptop screen sizes.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Ultimately, the socialist vision of more investment in public housing and greater regulation of private housing can be compatible with developers building more private housing, Sunkara argued.
    — Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of compatible
Adjective
  • Rooms The design of the rooms is really well done and consistent throughout.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Risk messages must be consistent, culturally sensitive and practical.
    — Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of consistent
Adjective
  • The musical’s Broadway run was sadly short — just four months including previews — so many fans were overjoyed when a national tour was announced.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Woven through the movie are hundreds of photographs that were shot by Richard Avedon, and there’s no question that the images are stunning, but the way the movie layers them into your consciousness is nearly musical in its finesse.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of musical
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  • The film’s symmetrical compositions, the careful placement of characters within these distinctive spaces, all serve to create a sense of immovable social hierarchy and repression.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Much psychological research has focussed on the degradation of villains, but a symmetrical force works to elevate victims.
    — Paul Bloom, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of symmetrical
Adjective
  • Toronto’s Louis Varland won the AL reliever of the year award, while San Diego’s Mason Miller was a unanimous selection for the NL version of the award.
    — Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The proposal drew unanimous support Tuesday, but board members initially disagreed over whether another committee was the best approach.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of unanimous
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  • The film’s treatment of Odysseus’s lies, too, seems consonant with the Ten Commandments instead of Homer’s moral worldview.
    — Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026
  • But recent research found that members of the Tsimane’, a native Amazonian society in Bolivia, rate consonant and dissonant chords as equally pleasurable.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
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“Harmonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonious. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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