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

The rich, densely woven texture is complimented by a harmonious structure with polished tannins and elegance at the finish. —Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

Animal behaviorists say that early socialization and positive interactions play crucial roles in building such harmonious relationships. —Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024

Balancing personal expression with maintaining a harmonious work atmosphere can sometimes be tricky, but addressing the situation with empathy and respect for different perspectives is key. —Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024

Williams was struck by how harmonious Stafford and his teammates seemed throughout a defining night in their careers. —Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see harmony

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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