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

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

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

State media has defended the bans as part of the effort to create a “civilised, healthy and harmonious” environment.

From BBC

But this production offers its own harmonious compensation: modern day verbal panache and a company of vibrantly unconventional actors, led by a galvanizing Iwuji in a performance of unmistakable beauty.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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