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

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

He considers L.A.’s art scene to be remarkably harmonious, and he noted that all three museum directors quickly supported the idea.

From Los Angeles Times

Whether this new harmonious Democratic coalition will last is unknown but nothing could be more important in this moment than to present a united front to stop Trump.

From Salon

Related Words

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