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 While warm, earthy walls create a harmonious look, cooler hues, such as soft blues and grays, add a refreshing contrast. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026 Swiss Coffee works with woods, aged metal, stone, greenery, and more to create harmonious, lively interiors. — Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 28 June 2026 Still, early in the day, the moon in Libra will form a harmonious trine to Uranus in Gemini and Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, bringing a refreshing but revelatory hit of perspective. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 Venus and Uranus’ harmonious connection encourages you to be spontaneous. — Usa Today, USA Today, 15 June 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
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  • All of it comes together in their new album in a rich symphonic display that creates tension, emotion, introspection, and revelry and that tells a deep narrative through sound, one that even the addition of lyrics couldn’t improve on.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 July 2026
  • The German and Austrian symphonic and operatic music of the 1930s happens to be the root of the Hollywood soundtrack, created by composers such as Erich Korngold, who fled the Nazis.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Definition of symphonic
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  • Compared to stock configurations, trucks equipped with side steps often appear more complete, balanced, and premium.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
  • Who Should Avoid or Limit Fruit Most people will be able to comfortably eat a variety of fruits as part of a balanced diet.
    — Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 13 July 2026
Definition of balanced
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  • This 12-jurist body oversees the activities of Iran’s parliament, determining if laws passed are compatible with sharia and can demand that legislation be revised.
    — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The underlying package also remains compatible with the upcoming PCIe Gen6 specification, allowing future products to adopt faster interfaces without requiring an entirely new storage design.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of compatible
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  • McCarty added that Asylon wants to give aircraft maintainers tools that make inspections faster, safer, and more consistent.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
  • River flow was also below average across Europe, consistent with the widespread dry conditions, according to Copernicus.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Definition of consistent
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  • The latter line, in its phrasing and melody and even the musical tone of its words, is an almost perfect mimic of Santa Claus asking Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to guide his sleigh.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 14 July 2026
  • Aside from his unbilled appearances on most of the songs on Jay Electronica’s 2020 album A Written Testimony, Jay-Z’s musical output has been sporadic and rare in recent years.
    — Al Shipley, SPIN, 14 July 2026
Definition of musical
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  • Against Djokovic, the seven-time champion at the All England Club, Sinner finally put it all together to deliver a 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win that was as smooth and symmetrical as its scoreline.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • This is partly because EU countries and those in the Schengen area operate on a symmetric visa basis, allowing open travel among themselves.
    — Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of symmetrical
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  • In a unanimous decision issued July 2, a three-judge appellate panel dismissed the Crown’s appeal, leaving in place a lower court ruling that stayed the proceedings.
    — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
  • Sosa eventually won unanimous support of the commission for the plan and purchase of the rail property for $25 million.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
Definition of unanimous
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  • 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
  • The method of literacy instruction is often associated with smaller letter sounds, like consonant blends or syllables.
    — Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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