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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I think the demonstration that you can actually bring 21 divas together to play a harmonious monetary policy for the benefit of Europe is also something that I would probably claim the benefit of.
With fans protesting against the club's board at the start of the game and later ironically cheering Schmeichel making a save, the atmosphere at Parkhead was far from harmonious.
From BBC
But amid blizzards, subzero winds, outrageous acts of state terror and every other despair lurking in The Big Dark, it’s a readily accessible, harmonious cul-de-sac in an era of rampant tone deafness.
From Salon
Inspectors concluded that staff - including those from minority groups - spoke of the "harmonious and religiously tolerant" school atmosphere.
From BBC
The harmonious commotions at the family dining table.
From Salon
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