harmonious

adjective

har·​mo·​ni·​ous här-ˈmō-nē-əs How to pronounce harmonious (audio)
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 chambersNorman Douglas
3
: marked by accord in sentiment or action
harmonious relationship between church and stateH. D. Hazeltine
harmoniously adverb
harmoniousness noun

Examples of harmonious in a Sentence

The living room was decorated in harmonious colors. a harmonious combination of flavors
Recent Examples on the Web This step typically requires the expertise of developers to ensure optimal connection and harmonious collaboration between systems. Paul Ross, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Make your surroundings harmonious, and your kids can then carry out elaborate, enriching activities. Kate Cray, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2024 Since the advent of civilizations, unionizing has promoted harmonious living with consolidation of domestic tasks. The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2024 The unlikely preservers of the West’s literary heritage were now monks, working as scribes, diligently copying not only Christian texts but older ones considered harmonious with Christianity. Claudia Roth Pierpont, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2024 While some might think of the two as competitors, Calabrese says the relationship is more harmonious. Alex York, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024 Each of these additions to the outfit was effortless–all of the items were harmonious too, and nothing felt overdone. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Feb. 2024 The tapestry of a harmonious society, as depicted in the book, is woven from the threads of individuality. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2024 Tonight’s dinner at Akash Winery is a harmonious fusion of vineyard charm and culinary artistry. Branded Content Contributor, Orange County Register, 8 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

see harmony

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of harmonious was in 1530

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Cite this Entry

“Harmonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harmonious. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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