harmonious

[ hahr-moh-nee-uhs ]

adjective

1. marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action:

   a harmonious group.

   Synonyms: sympathetic, congenial, amicable

   Antonyms: discordant

2. forming a pleasingly consistent whole; congruous:

   harmonious colors.

   Synonyms: consistent, consonant, congruent, concordant

3. pleasant to the ear; tuneful; melodious.

   Antonyms: discordant

harmonious

/ hɑːˈməʊnɪəs /

adjective

1. (esp of colours or sounds) fitting together well
2. having agreement or consensus
3. tuneful, consonant, or melodious

Derived Forms

• harˈmoniously, adverb

Other Words From

• har·moni·ous·ly adverb
• har·moni·ous·ness noun
• nonhar·moni·ous adjective
• nonhar·moni·ous·ly adverb
• nonhar·moni·ous·ness noun
• prehar·moni·ous adjective
• prehar·moni·ous·ly adverb
• prehar·moni·ous·ness noun
• unhar·moni·ous adjective
• unhar·moni·ous·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of harmonious¹

First recorded in 1520–30, harmonious is from the Greek word harmónios melodious, literally, fitting. See harmony, -ous

Example Sentences

“This movement to protect the innocence of our children believes if children never read it in a book they won’t have to know about it and can go on to lead harmonious lives. But books teach us cautionary tales. They instruct us. You can’t protect innocence through ignorance.”

From Los Angeles Times

To look at it this way is like looking through a kaleidoscope and seeing a harmonious landscape.

From Salon

In contrast, maintaining harmonious relations is a major cultural value of many Indigenous communities across the Americas.

From Science Daily

"Although this idealized image of a free and harmonious American society is undeniably marred by the institution and legacy of slavery, overlooking the role of education and science as prerequisites for freedom and equality diminishes our ability to assess the historical and contemporary limits of American democracy critically."

From Salon

So there was plenty of scope for developing ongoing talks to bring further Saudi investment into golf and potentially agree a more harmonious future.

From BBC

Related Words

• amicable
• balanced
• congenial
• coordinated
• cordial
• peaceful