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 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 The sunlight of divine Truth dissolves mistaken beliefs that would hide our spiritual, harmonious identity. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 31 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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  • The Grammy-winning ensemble will host a night of symphonic thrills at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre.
    — DeAsia Paige, AJC.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Despite not being produced by instruments as such, the sequences Stanton found playing in his ears were strangely musical; their arrangement, through its patterning, the dynamism of its counterpoint and dissonance, almost symphonic.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of symphonic
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  • 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
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  • The idea is to develop reusable software capabilities that can operate across compatible hardware platforms, reducing the need to build a separate solution for every new threat.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Walmart Tap to Pay is also compatible with digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay, The Observer confirmed with a store employee.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of compatible
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  • The casing is consistent with the same caliber of weapon that Jones had in his possession when police took him into custody, a Fort Worth Police Department homicide unit detective wrote in an arrest warrant affidavit.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The list takes months to compile, with multiple steps and checks designed to ensure the ranking is rigorous and consistent.
    — Kelli Grant, CFP®,Riley de León, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of consistent
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  • My beloved friend, father figure, musical hero and mentor, Mike Love, is facing serious health challenges.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • This marked the first instance of the swear word accidentally making an appearance during a live sketch since Sam Rockwell in 2018 (not counting Sabrina Carpenter’s use of the word during a musical performance last year).
    — Charu Sinha, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of musical
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  • Hands, in contrast, are not at all symmetrical, with fingers of different lengths and an opposable thumb.
    — Edd Gent, IEEE Spectrum, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The structure’s 27 gleaming marble petals rise in clusters of three to form nine sides, creating a perfectly symmetrical bloom that appears to float above a series of nine reflecting pools.
    — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of symmetrical
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  • The consent agenda is intended to approve items with broad or unanimous agreement.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The Missouri Supreme Court ultimately blocked the map in a unanimous decision last month that found that Hoskins was wrong to reject the referendum.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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