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
Examples of harmonious in a Sentence
The living room was decorated in harmonious colors.
a harmonious combination of flavors
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Today, the vibe is a harmonious blend of rustic elegance and modern comfort, with adobe-style architecture, lush desert landscaping and stunning views of Camelback Mountain.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 July 2024
But the combination works, forging a savory, velvety wine that somehow combines fresh and dried fruit flavors into a harmonious union, wrapped in a plush texture that doesn’t want to quit.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 11 July 2024
Read: The most political animal This continuously recurring notion of some harmonious stability ignores the reality of nature’s constant dynamic flux.
—Leigh Phillips, The Atlantic, 9 July 2024
What better place to find musicians than in the harmonious bayou where cicadas hum, frogs take the bass, and animatronic critters play handmade instruments like washboards and buckets?
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 3 July 2024
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 July 2024
But the combination works, forging a savory, velvety wine that somehow combines fresh and dried fruit flavors into a harmonious union, wrapped in a plush texture that doesn’t want to quit.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 11 July 2024
Read: The most political animal This continuously recurring notion of some harmonious stability ignores the reality of nature’s constant dynamic flux.
—Leigh Phillips, The Atlantic, 9 July 2024
What better place to find musicians than in the harmonious bayou where cicadas hum, frogs take the bass, and animatronic critters play handmade instruments like washboards and buckets?
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 3 July 2024
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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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