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 7-point rule is the theory that to achieve a harmonious look, your outfit should add up to between 7 and 10 points. Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025 The month kicks off with Mars making a harmonious sextile to Uranus in your sign on April 4, igniting a spark in your personal life that pushes you out of your comfort zone. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025 Its texture is luxuriously creamy, yet naturally so, and the flavor profile offers a harmonious blend of cooked agave, tropical fruit, black pepper, and a touch of minerality. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 But when the four vocal parts blended together into a harmonious whole, my insecurities were washed away. James Factora, Them., 28 Mar. 2025 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 15 Apr. 2025.

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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