harmonious

adjective

har·​mo·​ni·​ous här-ˈmō-nē-əs How to pronounce harmonious (audio)
Synonyms of harmonious
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

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The living room was decorated in harmonious colors. a harmonious combination of flavors
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Rather than pursuing complexity for its own sake, the objective was to create a gin that faithfully expresses the Mediterranean woodland surrounding Castiglion del Bosco while remaining elegant, floral and harmonious. — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 While the image looks idyllic, the family’s residence there (from 1957 to 1971) was not always harmonious. — Eleni N. Gage, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 2026 The final day of the month sees Jupiter (the planet of good luck and expansion) in Leo making a harmonious trine to Saturn (the planet of discipline and structure) in Aries. — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026 On another exciting note, Luna’s harmonious alignment with Mars in Gemini keeps the conversation as lively as ever, while Saturn retrograde provides the discipline and restraint needed in the process. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for harmonious

Word History

Etymology

see harmony

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of harmonious was in 1530

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“Harmonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harmonious. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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harmonious

adjective
har·​mo·​ni·​ous här-ˈmō-nē-əs How to pronounce harmonious (audio)
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

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