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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USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
The harmonious mix of cutting-edge digital design and respect for traditional ways of making defines Snøhetta’s work since its inception in 1989.
—Kissa Castañeda, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The dozens of workers at the SRW recycling center say their strike has become the longest in postwar German history — a dubious honor in a nation with a history of harmonious labor relations.
—Erika Solomon, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024
Our top 5 Japanese whiskey brands Yamazaki: Yamazaki 12-Year-Old Single Malt: A flagship expression from Suntory's Yamazaki Distillery, this whiskey offers a harmonious blend of fruit, floral, and oak notes.
—Lela London, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Models are also under construction with presales underway at Morgan Place in Roseville offering a harmonious blend of comfort, convenience and community.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024
Respecting these creatures' space and appreciating their role in Arizona's ecosystems ensures a harmonious coexistence and reduces the likelihood of snakebite.
—The Arizona Republic, 22 Feb. 2024
This step typically requires the expertise of developers to ensure optimal connection and harmonious collaboration between systems.
—Paul Ross, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Make your surroundings harmonious, and your kids can then carry out elaborate, enriching activities.
—Kate Cray, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 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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