harmonious
adjective
har·mo·ni·ous
här-ˈmō-nē-əs 
1
: having agreement among musical components : musically concordant
harmonious voices
2
: having the parts agreeably related : congruous
blended into a harmonious whole
harmonious medley of small vaulted chambers—
Norman Douglas
Norman Douglas3
: marked by accord in sentiment or action
harmonious relationship between church and state—H. D. Hazeltine
H. D. Hazeltine
harmoniously
adverb
harmoniousness
noun
Examples of harmonious in a Sentence
The living room was decorated in harmonious colors.
a harmonious combination of flavors
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Gamini Hewawasam, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
For a more harmonious backdrop, go for a soft, neutral wall color like Even Better Beige or Authentic Tan.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
Bates taught Fulco about creating harmonious flavor profiles, respecting ingredients and balancing fat and acid.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
Both employers and employees benefit from a harmonious cultural alignment, and flexibility on both sides is necessary to ensure a mutually supportive and productive work environment.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 22 July 2025
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“Harmonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harmonious. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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harmonious
adjective
har·mo·ni·ous
här-ˈmō-nē-əs
1
: having a pleasing mixture of notes
a harmonious song
2
: having the parts agreeably related
harmonious colors
3
: marked by agreement in feeling or action
a harmonious family
harmoniously
adverb
harmoniousness
noun
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