harmonious
Americanadjective
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marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action.
a harmonious group.
- Synonyms:
- sympathetic, congenial, amicable
- Antonyms:
- discordant
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forming a pleasingly consistent whole; congruous.
harmonious colors.
- Synonyms:
- consistent, consonant, congruent, concordant
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pleasant to the ear; tuneful; melodious.
- Antonyms:
- discordant
adjective
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(esp of colours or sounds) fitting together well
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having agreement or consensus
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tuneful, consonant, or melodious
Other Word Forms
- harmoniously adverb
- harmoniousness noun
- nonharmonious adjective
- nonharmoniously adverb
- nonharmoniousness noun
- preharmonious adjective
- preharmoniously adverb
- preharmoniousness noun
- unharmonious adjective
- unharmoniously adverb
Etymology
Origin of harmonious
First recorded in 1520–30, harmonious is from the Greek word harmónios melodious, literally, fitting. See harmony, -ous
Example Sentences
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At the end of November, Chelsea appeared a harmonious place, with the club sitting third in the Premier League and having recently dismantled Barcelona at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League.
From BBC
Emerging from that “old constellation” of the European state system, Mr. Shalev argues, “the American Union presented itself . . . as a new constellation of star-states that was regulated, predictable, harmonious and sublime.”
But he was there as a spirit guide for these two things to come together in such a clear and cohesive and harmonious way.
From Los Angeles Times
They have a carefully thought out internal philosophy, applied with intelligence and empathy to two drivers who have been convinced that keeping things harmonious is the best solution for all.
From BBC
But in the brief moment of the album came a delicate and harmonious collaboration between Corgan and the Smashing Pumpkins to create an album that would define their careers and, in some ways, their lives.
From Los Angeles Times
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