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 result is a bold yet harmonious contrast between warmth and spice. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024

The evening’s magic was elevated by the harmonious collaboration with fellow singer-songwriter Lauren Jenkins, transforming the winery into a festive holiday wonderland. —Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

Antique wood and stone features create a harmonious blend with the main house’s silvery blue shingled facade. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024

The number refers to the five traditional Chinese elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water) and flavors (sweet, bitter, sour, salty, and acrid/pungent), of which five-spice achieves a harmonious balance. —Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 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