HARMONIOUS Synonyms: 199 Similar and Opposite Words

harmonious

adjective

här-ˈmō-nē-əs

Definition of harmonious

as in symphonic

having a pleasing mixture of notes the naturally harmonious sounds of a forest glen in springtime

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as in balanced

having the parts agreeably related a harmonious arrangement of archways and doorways in the palace courtyard

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as in compatible

having or marked by agreement in feeling or action an unusually harmonious meeting among the leaders resulted in a quick peace agreement

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as in consistent

not having or showing any apparent conflict no form of social discrimination can ever be harmonious with the basic principles and ideals of our nation

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Recent Examples of harmonious While the family appeared to be putting on a united front, behind the scenes, things were far from harmonious. — Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026 Still, as the day unfolds, the sun eases into a harmonious trine with Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, allowing room for the fog to lift. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 Walsh adds that their signature utilitarian details, such as a boxy silhouette and durable cotton canvas, create a harmonious clash. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 Charlie and Jason take to each other immediately, and for a short time the three enjoy a harmonious existence together in Boston. — Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for harmonious

Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonious

Adjective

These are songs that iterate and elevate minor party fouls into dramas of symphonic proportion, arrangements that articulate the heightened emotions churning inside anxious minds.

— Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
Building Space Pop Arrameia calls her current project Space Pop, a style built from cinematic electronic production, symphonic arrangement, live flute, and visual storytelling.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of symphonic

Adjective

But carbohydrates are one of your body’s main sources of energy, and foods like fruit, whole grains, beans, potatoes, and even bread and pasta can all fit into a balanced way of eating.

— Lauren Manaker MS, HEALTH, 26 Oct. 2026
Now with a handful of key injuries, even great play-calling and a balanced run/pass attack won’t win games.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of balanced

Adjective

As the fund’s general partner, the NFL will collect some management fees and carry on the investments, a consistent and bankable income stream that is not shared with players as part of the salary cap.

— Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Of the two teams, the Patriots have been more consistent since recovering from a sluggish start to the season.

— Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of consistent

Adjective

His new album-length EP, cantu of the sower, merges these musical tabs into a collage of collages.

— Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
The plaintiffs’ lawyers noted in their filing that at least a half dozen suits currently pending in federal court in San Francisco related to musical compositions being improperly used to train artificial intelligence.

— James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of musical

Adjective

Ornately designed, the semi-sheer, lacy construction included florals and botanical symmetrical patterning.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Since the very first Fire TV came out in 2017, the remote has been a mostly symmetrical flat black wand with slightly curved ends.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of symmetrical

Adjective

The jury in the trial of James Barnett The jury could not come to a unanimous decision on whether to convict Barnett of second-degree arson, involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment charges in the case.

— Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
The case ended in a mistrial last month after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict.

— ABC NEWS, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of unanimous

Adjective

The film’s treatment of Odysseus’s lies, too, seems consonant with the Ten Commandments instead of Homer’s moral worldview.

— Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026
But recent research found that members of the Tsimane’, a native Amazonian society in Bolivia, rate consonant and dissonant chords as equally pleasurable.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026

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