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 The service As guests step foot on Jumeirah Olhahali Island, they are greeted with a joyous traditional Maldivian Boduberu dance accompanied by drumming and harmonious chants. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 While captain Henderson is crucial for a harmonious atmosphere and has the self-confidence to lead the team into this new era, and he is joined by the ever-humorous Hughes, there is an absence of strong personalities in this squad. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 The result is not exactly an advertisement for harmonious environmental cooperation. — Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Patients want to look like themselves, just a bit more harmonious, more refreshed, better aligned with their innermost sense of self. — Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 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
  • This match has the potential to be symphonic, with Bartůňková’s swashbuckling attack meeting Andreeva’s counterpunching durability.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • So although the Torcal can be quite quiet, its default setting is more symphonic.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of symphonic
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  • Bowling ball, balanced, has vision, compact, efficient, tough.
    — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The formula is pH balanced and made with non-toxic, high-quality ingredients that make your leather last longer.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of balanced
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  • The monitor is compatible with a variety of different visual technologies, including NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium, which further enhances visuals and eliminates screen-tearing.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
  • While the camera is reportedly compatible with cards up to 128GB, online reviews noted that with the larger SD cards, the camera seems to overheat and wouldn't function as well.
    — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of compatible
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  • Other advantages of what Belkin is calling its BoostSolid Cell technology include a reduced risk of overheating that could cause swelling or fires and consistent power delivery across a wider temperature range.
    — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Mechanics can easily calibrate and adjust system tension using an integrated clamping piece, ensuring consistent mechanical support throughout long operational cycles.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of consistent
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  • How the band’s approach to recording has matured, and why Fairchild now cares more about emotion and connection than musical perfection.
    — Sid Evans, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The daughter of music legend Johnny Cash and his first wife Vivian Liberto, Cash and her longtime musical collaborator and husband John Leventhal hit the road in August for a tour that kicked off in New York.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of musical
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  • How the gravitational field that the various spacecraft experienced changed over time differs substantially from what would be expected were Mars's interior perfectly spherically symmetrical.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • For a more modern aesthetic, look towards materials placed in simple, symmetrical patterns.
    — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of symmetrical
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  • Reddington once again petitioned the judge to allow the jury to keep deliberating without the one juror who was in the way of a unanimous verdict, asking him to dismiss the juror and let the others continue with an alternate.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The council’s unanimous vote directs city officials to begin the process of renaming the five-acre plaza near the Biltmore Hotel as Biddy Mason Park.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 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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