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
Synonyms of harmonious
Examples of harmonious in a Sentence
The living room was decorated in harmonious colors.
a harmonious combination of flavors
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The focus was on honesty in materials and construction, simple forms, and harmonious indoor-outdoor spaces, with plenty of room left over for personal flourishes that reflected the spirit of the site and lifestyle of the young family, including their 5-year-old daughter, Stevie.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 June 2026
Venus and Jupiter’s harmonious connection arrives bearing a chance of a lifetime!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 9 June 2026
To grant a variance, the board has to determine that the project is harmonious with the existing village character, that the conditions for the variance are unique to the property and that imposing the strict letter of the code creates an obstacle to the owner.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Your host has invested time and energy into planning a thoughtful menu and bringing your own dish forces them to include something in the assortment that may not be harmonious with the rest of the meal.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 June 2026
Venus and Jupiter’s harmonious connection arrives bearing a chance of a lifetime!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 9 June 2026
To grant a variance, the board has to determine that the project is harmonious with the existing village character, that the conditions for the variance are unique to the property and that imposing the strict letter of the code creates an obstacle to the owner.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Your host has invested time and energy into planning a thoughtful menu and bringing your own dish forces them to include something in the assortment that may not be harmonious with the rest of the meal.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for harmonious
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“Harmonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harmonious. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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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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