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

3

: marked by accord in sentiment or action

harmonious relationship between church and state

—H. D. Hazeltine

harmoniously adverb

harmoniousness noun

Synonyms

• canorous
• euphonic
• euphonious
• harmonizing
• melodious
• musical
• symphonic
• symphonious
• tuneful

Examples of harmonious in a Sentence

The living room was decorated in harmonious colors.

a harmonious combination of flavors

Recent Examples on the Web

With these efforts, the true potential of AI and ML can be realized, leading to a harmonious balance between technological progress and environmental stewardship. —Shravanthi Kallem, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025

Read the full Libra Daily Horoscope Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Feeling strong and harmonious? —USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025

Guests can explore the resort’s 100-acre estate, discovering a harmonious blend of nature, luxury, and artistic curation at every turn. —Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2025

Nevertheless, when these two energies come together in a harmonious trine, there will be magic. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see harmony

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for harmonious

• erroneous
• felonious
• peroneus
• polonius
• acrimonious
• ceremonious
• inharmonious
• parsimonious
• sanctimonious
• unceremonious

Kids Definition

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