# harmonious

/hɑɹˈmoʊniəs/ (US) · /hɑːmˈəʊnɪəs/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/harmonious
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

describing things that go together perfectly or people who get along without fighting.

For teachers: characterised by agreement in feeling, action, or sound; forming a pleasing or consistent whole. Often used to describe social relationships or aesthetic arrangements.

## Examples

- The team worked in a harmonious way to finish the project.
- The interior designer chose a harmonious color palette of soft blues and greens to create a relaxing bedroom.
- The treaty aimed to establish a more harmonious relationship between the neighboring nations after decades of border disputes and economic competition.

## Usage notes

- Typically follows a linking verb like 'be' or 'become', or precedes the noun it modifies.

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