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 The result is not exactly an advertisement for harmonious environmental cooperation. — Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Patients want to look like themselves, just a bit more harmonious, more refreshed, better aligned with their innermost sense of self. — Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026 Over eight years, Niñxs follows Karla, a young trans girl who lives in Tepoztlán, Mexico, and her quest for a harmonious gender-affirming life. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026 Mercury’s harmonious connection to Uranus affirms that this restructuring is long overdue. — Usa Today, USA Today, 13 Aug. 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
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  • So although the Torcal can be quite quiet, its default setting is more symphonic.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Central Market, released in 2009, proved that his idiosyncratic melodic sensibility could translate to a more symphonic setting, with the Wordless Music Orchestra giving his giddy, loop-heavy compositions a bustling, bristling density.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of symphonic
Adjective
  • Any business can run into cash-flow gaps — slow seasons, delayed invoice payments or unexpected costs can throw off even the most perfectly balanced budget.
    — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • No need to worry about adding structure to your outfit; the combination of baggy jeans and the sharpness of your heels will naturally create a balanced uniform.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of balanced
Adjective
  • The approach also keeps JR3 compatible with launchers already used by Army units.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Due to antibodies from previous transfusions and a transplant, finding a compatible second kidney was nearly impossible.
    — Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of compatible
Adjective
  • Other advantages of what Belkin is calling its BoostSolid Cell technology include a reduced risk of overheating that could cause swelling or fires and consistent power delivery across a wider temperature range.
    — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Mechanics can easily calibrate and adjust system tension using an integrated clamping piece, ensuring consistent mechanical support throughout long operational cycles.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of consistent
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  • The spot was a parody commercial promoting the musical group’s ability to perform anywhere, from Wendy’s grand openings to Bar Mitzvahs.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The home release comes less than two months after the musical adventure opened in theaters on July 10.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of musical
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  • How the gravitational field that the various spacecraft experienced changed over time differs substantially from what would be expected were Mars's interior perfectly spherically symmetrical.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Its oversized stone urns and four Doric columns, along with a Greek key frieze, give the symmetrical residence historic gravitas.
    — Mark David, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of symmetrical
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  • Although the Federal Open Market Committee voted to hold its benchmark for interest rates steady at its last meeting, the decision wasn’t unanimous.
    — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The council approved the donation in a unanimous vote Tuesday evening.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 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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