HARMONIOUS
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)
Meaning:
Musically pleasing
Similar:
consonant; harmonic; harmonical; harmonised; harmonized; in harmony (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)
Meaning:
Exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities
Synonyms:
harmonious; symmetrical; proportionate
Similar:
balanced (being in a state of proper balance or equilibrium)
Meaning:
Suitable and fitting
Synonyms:
harmonious; appropriate
Context example:
the tailored clothes were harmonious with her military bearing
Similar:
congruent; congruous (corresponding in character or kind)
Meaning:
Existing together in harmony
Context example:
harmonious family relationships
Similar:
compatible (able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination)
