adj
harmonious
hah-MOH-nee-uhs
adj
1
Free of conflict; showing agreement and cooperation.
"The two departments finally reached a harmonious working relationship."
"They raised their children in a harmonious, loving home."
2
Pleasing because the parts fit well together, especially in sound or design.
"The singers blended into a harmonious chord."
"The architect chose colours that made the building look harmonious with its surroundings."
How to Use Harmonious
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPeaceful and well-matched, whether talking about people getting along or sounds and colours fitting together.
Common pairings
harmonious relationship
harmonious blend
live in harmony
Word Forms
more harmonious comparative, most harmonious superlative
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Etymology
From Middle French harmonieux, built on harmony plus -ous.