harmonious
harmonious Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Free from disagreement or dissent; marked by friendly, cooperative, and peaceful relations.
"The mediators worked tirelessly to restore a harmonious working relationship between the two departments."
Forming a pleasingly consistent, balanced, and proportionate whole.
"The interior designer selected warm earth tones to create a harmonious blend of modern and rustic elements."
Tuneful and pleasing to the ear; not discordant or harsh in sound.
"The choir's harmonious voices echoed softly throughout the vaulted stone cathedral."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'harmonious' with 'harmonic'; 'harmonious' refers to pleasing sounds or peaceful, cooperative relationships, whereas 'harmonic' is a technical term used in music theory, acoustics, and mathematics.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 15th century from Old French 'harmonieux', from Latin 'harmonia', which comes from Ancient Greek 'harmonia' meaning 'joint, agreement, or concord', derived from the verb 'harmozein' ('to fit together').