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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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 With a bar in front, a hallway-like dining strip, and a cozy back room, the space feels more harmonious with Somssi’s easygoing à-la-carte offerings. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 26 July 2026 Choose a Primary Metal Getting the ratio of metals right is key to a harmonious design. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 July 2026 When balanced with thoughtful material selections and a clear design focus, bold tile can make a bath feel both expressive and harmonious. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026 The garden's pond reflects the lovely surrounding scenery, and the harmonious beauty is enjoyable with every step and across the changing seasons. — Hiroshige Yazawa Japan News, Arkansas Online, 19 July 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
  • Edge delivered a very nice, symphonic beginning to that song.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra returns for its second year in a row Saturday night for a mix of symphonic music alongside Grammy Award-winning artists and poets.
    — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of symphonic
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  • The message — intended for medical regulators and licensed clinicians alike — was designed to be lofty and overarching, but balanced and practical.
    — Humayun Chaudhry, STAT, 3 Aug. 2026
  • This was the most balanced month of restaurant openings and closings so far this year, with at least 15 new restaurants and 14 closures.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of balanced
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  • Hot Wheels were originally designed to be compatible with Mattel’s signature orange tracks.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
  • The Type 055 destroyer carries 112 universal vertical launch cells, while the smaller Type 052D uses the same compatible launch system, allowing both classes to fire many of the same missiles.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
Definition of compatible
Adjective
  • Instead, its revenue is largely driven by iPhone sales –exactly the type of consistent and predictable business that appeals to investors.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • The Royals believed in his ability but couldn’t find a consistent spot for him.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of consistent
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  • Following Ariana Grande’s departure from the spotlight, the producers of Sunday in the Park with George confirm in a new statement that Grande’s role in the musical revival will be recast.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026
  • She was born—for the first time—Alice Lucille McLeod in Detroit on August 27, 1937, the second youngest of six children in a musical family.
    — Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of musical
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  • During the new mouse’s development, Angry Miao used its Razer Viper V3 Pro as a familiar, full-size reference for a symmetrical esports shape.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Their matching scale and symmetrical placement bring structure to the wall without requiring identical artwork.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Definition of symmetrical
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  • The law, which will take effect in 2028, was one of Pritzker's top priorities during the spring legislative session and received unanimous support in both chambers.
    — Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Wembanyama, 22, was the first unanimous winner of the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award and finished third in MVP voting last season.
    — Jared Weiss, New York Times, 31 July 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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