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harmonious Definition

har·mo·ni·ous (här mō′nē əs)

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

Etymology: Fr harmonieux < OFr harmonie: see harmony

harmonious Related Forms

har·mo′·ni·ously adverb har·mo′·ni·ous·ness noun

harmonious Synonyms

harmonious

modif.

  1. Harmonic

    melodious, tuneful, musical, rhythmical, dulcet, sweet-sounding, melodic, symphonic, sonorous, in tune, in chorus, silvery, in unison, tuny*, earful*.

    Antonyms shrill*, jangling, dissonant. *

  2. Congruous

    agreeable to, accordant, concordant, consonant, corresponding, suitable, adapted, similar, like, peaceful, in accord, amicable, cooperative, congenial, on borrowing terms, in step, in accordance with, in concord with, in favor with, in harmony with, on a footing with, friendly, of one accord, in concert, conforming, well-matched, evenly balanced, symmetrical, congruent; see also fit 1, 2.

    Antonyms incongruous, incompatible, opposed*.

harmonious Usage Examples

Preposition: in

way: But if the two centers are not harmonious in the way they deal with calls, this can be very jarring to the user.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

make: Identify the trouble spots and take what steps you can to make the workplace more harmonious and enjoyable to work in.

Modifies a noun

  • co-existence: Janice will talk about how land managers and recreational users of the countryside can help achieve harmonious co-existence.
  • blend: Little Flower Symphony is a classic flower range with a harmonious blend of charming flowers.
  • relationship: Can the human mind realize a harmonious relationship with its objects?
  • sensation: Abrams thoroughly embedded his work in the heightened sensory awareness and harmonious sensation of creative satisfaction induced by hallucinogens.
  • relation: The business sector needs to realize the financial benefits of harmonious community relations in Northern Ireland.
  • melody: Their timeless harmonious melodies are loved throughout the world.

Modifying Another Word

  • perfectly: I am the rich, golden drama of a Skye Sunset A perfectly harmonious Highland duet I put the " sex " into sextet.
  • relatively: In this respect, the older part of Northenden is relatively harmonious.
  • entirely: Are there areas of conflict or is it an entirely harmonious relationship?
  • always: They were proud instruments; hence the sounds they produced were not always harmonious sounds.
  • very: Then they are combined together they create a very harmonious effect.
  • so: QUESTION: You make it sound so harmonious and like there is no trouble.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: The suffixes, however, became harmonious with Canterbury South station, which had opened with the Elham Valley Line on 1st July 1889.
  • seem: Otherwise the co-existence of humans and tigers seems remarkably harmonious.
  • make: I see conflict resolution as implying that all human relationships can be made harmonious.
  • promote: The Club will make every effort to be flexible with staff and to promote harmonious working relations, through trade unions and other organizations.