harmonious

The definition of harmonious is things that go well together, or people and things that get along well.

(adjective)

  1. When you get along with someone and rarely fight, that is an example of a situation where you have a harmonious relationship.
  2. When a piece of music is pleasant and all the parts go together well, this is an example of harmonious music.

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See harmonious in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. having parts combined in a proportionate, orderly, or pleasing arrangement; congruous
  2. having similar or conforming feelings, ideas, interests, etc.; in accord
  3. having musical tones combined to give a pleasing effect; consonant

Origin: Fr harmonieux < OFr harmonie: see harmony

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See harmonious in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Exhibiting accord in feeling or action.
  2. Having component elements pleasingly or appropriately combined: a harmonious blend of architectural styles.
  3. Characterized by harmony of sound; melodious.

Related Forms:

  • har·moˈni·ous·ly adverb
  • har·moˈni·ous·ness noun

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