HARMONIOUS

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does harmonious mean? 

• HARMONIOUS (adjective)
  The adjective HARMONIOUS has 4 senses:

1. musically pleasing

2. exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities

3. suitable and fitting

4. existing together in harmony

  Familiarity information: HARMONIOUS used as an adjective is uncommon.

 Dictionary entry details 

• HARMONIOUS (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Musically pleasing

Similar:

consonant; harmonic; harmonical; harmonised; harmonized (involving or characterized by harmony)

harmonic; sympathetic (relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body)

on-key; true (in tune; accurate in pitch)

pure (free from discordant qualities)

symphonic; symphonious (harmonious in sound)

Also:

compatible (able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination)

Antonym:

inharmonious (not in harmony)

Derivation:

harmoniousness (the property of sounding harmonious)

harmony (an agreeable sound property)

harmony (the structure of music with respect to the composition and progression of chords)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities

Synonyms:

harmonious; proportionate; symmetrical

Similar:

balanced (being in a state of proper equilibrium)

Derivation:

harmoniousness (compatibility in opinion and action)

harmony (a harmonious state of things in general and of their properties (as of colors and sounds); congruity of parts with one another and with the whole)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Suitable and fitting

Context example:

the tailored clothes were harmonious with her military bearing

Similar:

congruent; congruous (corresponding in character or kind)

Derivation:

harmoniousness (compatibility in opinion and action)

Sense 4

Meaning:

Existing together in harmony

Context example:

harmonious family relationships

Similar:

compatible (able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination)

Derivation:

harmoniousness (compatibility in opinion and action)

harmony (a harmonious state of things in general and of their properties (as of colors and sounds); congruity of parts with one another and with the whole)

 Context examples 

I had imbibed from her something of her nature and much of her habits: more harmonious thoughts: what seemed better regulated feelings had become the inmates of my mind.

(Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë)

For you, there are many harmonious vibrations from a variety of planets on this magical day, and your partner might show deep feelings for you.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

It is this harmonious influence between the seven TRAPPIST-1 siblings that keeps the system stable.

(Astronomers Confirm Orbital Details of TRAPPIST-1’s Least Understood Planet, NASA)

An acute observer might, however, have detected some signs of dissent amid the applause, and gathered that the proceedings were likely to become more lively than harmonious.

(The Lost World, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

Marked by a reasonable or logical relation of parts and holding together as a harmonious or credible whole.

(Consistent, NCI Thesaurus)

One saw it in the lines of her figure, the make and motion of her hands, the flow of her dress, the droop of her hair, unconscious yet harmonious, and as attractive to many as beauty itself.

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)

You won’t see anything as sweetly harmonious between good-fortune Jupiter and surprise-a-minute Uranus again until 2024.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

He might well be a little shocked at the irregularity of my lineaments, his own being so harmonious.

(Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë)

March 27 will be a day to come out of a financial negotiation a winner when Venus and Jupiter will be in a harmonious trine position and help you win the approvals you need.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

Recall the august yet harmonious lineaments, the Grecian neck and bust; let the round and dazzling arm be visible, and the delicate hand; omit neither diamond ring nor gold bracelet; portray faithfully the attire, aerial lace and glistening satin, graceful scarf and golden rose; call it 'Blanche, an accomplished lady of rank.'

(Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë)