harmonious

adjective

här-ˈmō-nē-əs How to pronounce harmonious (audio)
Definition of harmoniousnext
1
as in symphonic
having a pleasing mixture of notes the naturally harmonious sounds of a forest glen in springtime

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2
as in balanced
having the parts agreeably related a harmonious arrangement of archways and doorways in the palace courtyard

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3
as in compatible
having or marked by agreement in feeling or action an unusually harmonious meeting among the leaders resulted in a quick peace agreement

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as in consistent
not having or showing any apparent conflict no form of social discrimination can ever be harmonious with the basic principles and ideals of our nation

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Recent Examples of harmonious Still, as the day unfolds, the sun eases into a harmonious trine with Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, allowing room for the fog to lift. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 Walsh adds that their signature utilitarian details, such as a boxy silhouette and durable cotton canvas, create a harmonious clash. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 Charlie and Jason take to each other immediately, and for a short time the three enjoy a harmonious existence together in Boston. — Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026 In 2012, El-Amin hosted a group of Jewish leaders at his mosque to promote harmonious relations between the two groups. — Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for harmonious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonious
  1. symphonic
  2. balanced
  3. compatible
  4. consistent
  5. musical
  6. symmetrical
  7. unanimous
  8. consonant
Adjective
  • The intercutting makes both thematic and artistic sense, as the director’s use of counterpoint gives the film a symphonic grandeur.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Their at-times symphonic sound included violin and flute, and Surkamp’s high voice put them in a similar category as Yes.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of symphonic
Adjective
  • Deafheaven have long balanced playful disdain for black metal purism with a deeper understanding of the genre than either critics or acolytes of 2013’s Sunbather gave them credit for.
    — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The Row’s perfectly balanced, Midas-touch accessories, to serve you a lifetime and beyond.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of balanced
Adjective
  • That potentially allows rigid structural elements and softer, flexible sections to be incorporated into the same object, provided the materials are compatible.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • However, Samsung supports manual photo tagging on compatible devices.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of compatible
Adjective
  • Its potential advantages include simpler integration, more consistent operator interfaces and greater flexibility in configuring robotic fleets.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • As the accessories category has been a consistent growth driver in Designer Brand’s retail category, its partnership with Imbox helps to amplify this ongoing momentum.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of consistent
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  • The evening culminated in a special musical performance by Taylor Swift, introduced by Conan O’Brien.
    — Vanity Fair, Vanity Fair, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The five live musical productions that the network delivered on his watch are among his proudest accomplishments.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of musical
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  • The sculptural fascinator featured symmetrical, thorn-like curves that extended across her face like a mask.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Since the very first Fire TV came out in 2017, the remote has been a mostly symmetrical flat black wand with slightly curved ends.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of symmetrical
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  • Blagojevich was impeached, removed from office by a unanimous 59-0 Illinois Senate vote and convicted of federal corruption offenses.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Under the existing Placer County Charter, a vacancy on the five-member Board of Supervisors must be filled by a unanimous vote of the remaining supervisors.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of unanimous
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  • The film’s treatment of Odysseus’s lies, too, seems consonant with the Ten Commandments instead of Homer’s moral worldview.
    — Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026
  • But recent research found that members of the Tsimane’, a native Amazonian society in Bolivia, rate consonant and dissonant chords as equally pleasurable.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
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“Harmonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonious. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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