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
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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 See all Example Sentences for harmonious 

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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“Harmonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harmonious. Accessed 22 Nov. 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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