Definitions

harmonious

[hahr-moh-nee-uhs] / hɑrˈmoʊ ni əs /

ADJECTIVE

agreeable, corresponding; friendly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amicable balanced congenial coordinated cordial peaceful

WEAK

accordant adapted compatible concordant congruous consonant dulcet euphonious harmonic harmonizing in accord in chorus in concert in harmony in step in tune in unison like matching mellifluous melodic melodious mix musical of one mind on same wavelength rhythmical silvery similar simpatico sonorous suitable sweet-sounding symmetrical sympathetic symphonic symphonious tuneful

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disagreeable hostile unfriendly

WEAK

cacophonous discordant dissonant harsh inharmonious opposed unlike

Example Sentences

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"His teachings emphasize the harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, a principle that perfectly aligns with the conservation mission of the Giant Panda National Park where this species was discovered."

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

The gold standard is the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, where Louis Kahn’s dramatic, barrel-vaulted, light-suffused spaces provide a harmonious setting for the paintings and sculptures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The wolf-raven relationship is sometimes described in popular culture as harmonious, but Marzluff said it's ultimately pretty lopsided.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

But there seems little doubt that a title fight between these two would not be as relatively harmonious as was last year's between Norris, Piastri and Verstappen.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

By holding a hand mirror I could see my profile, still harmonious at the time.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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