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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René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 20 May 2026
On May 19, Mercury in Gemini will meet with Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, in a harmonious but formidable alignment.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
At the heart of Swift’s teaching is the idea that true beauty is harmonious, not exaggerated.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
This approach allows other design elements, like furniture and decor, to stand out while maintaining a harmonious and polished aesthetic.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
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“Harmonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harmonious. Accessed 23 May. 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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