adj
Uncommon
harmonious
hah-MOH-nee-uhs
Harmonious (adj) means Free of conflict; showing agreement and cooperation. Example: “The two departments finally reached a harmonious working relationship.”
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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more harmonious
- Superlative
- most harmonious
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Etymology
From Middle French harmonieux, built on harmony plus -ous.
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What does “harmonious” mean?
The word “harmonious” means free of conflict; showing agreement and cooperation. In plain terms, peaceful and well-matched, whether talking about people getting along or sounds and colours fitting together.
How do you pronounce “harmonious”?
“Harmonious” is pronounced hah-MOH-nee-uhs (/hɑɹˈmoʊni.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “harmonious” in a sentence?
Here is “harmonious” used in a sentence: “The two departments finally reached a harmonious working relationship.”
What part of speech is “harmonious”?
“Harmonious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “harmonious” come from?
The word “harmonious” comes from Middle French. From Middle French harmonieux, built on harmony plus -ous.
Is “harmonious” a common word?
“Harmonious” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “harmonious” have?
“Harmonious” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: free of conflict; showing agreement and cooperation.
