harmonious

[ hahr-moh-nee-uhs ]
/ hɑrˈmoʊ ni əs /
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adjective

marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
forming a pleasingly consistent whole; congruous: harmonious colors.
pleasant to the ear; tuneful; melodious.

Origin of harmonious

First recorded in 1520–30, harmonious is from the Greek word harmónios melodious, literally, fitting. See harmony, -ous

OTHER WORDS FROM harmonious

Words nearby harmonious

harmonic suture, harmonic tone, harmonica, harmonicon, harmonics, harmonious, harmonist, harmonistic, harmonium, harmonization, harmonize

Words related to unharmonious

antagonistic, antipathetic, cacophonous, clashing, contradictory, contrary, different, discordant, discrepant, dissonant, divergent, grating, harsh, incompatible, incongruous, inconsistent, jarring, opposite, quarreling, rude

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British Dictionary definitions for unharmonious

harmonious
/ (hɑːˈməʊnɪəs) /

adjective

(esp of colours or sounds) fitting together well
having agreement or consensus
tuneful, consonant, or melodious

Derived forms of harmonious

harmoniously, adverb