har·mo·ni·ous

[hahr-moh-nee-uhs]
adjective
1.
marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
2.
forming a pleasingly consistent whole; congruous: harmonious colors.
3.
pleasant to the ear; tuneful; melodious.

Origin:
1520–30; < Greek harmónios melodious, literally, fitting. See harmony, -ous

har·mo·ni·ous·ly, adverb
har·mo·ni·ous·ness, noun
non·har·mo·ni·ous, adjective
non·har·mo·ni·ous·ly, adverb
non·har·mo·ni·ous·ness, noun
pre·har·mo·ni·ous, adjective
pre·har·mo·ni·ous·ly, adverb
pre·har·mo·ni·ous·ness, noun
un·har·mo·ni·ous, adjective
un·har·mo·ni·ous·ly, adverb


1. amicable, congenial; sympathetic. 2. concordant, congruent, consonant, consistent.


1, 3. discordant.
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harmonious (hɑːˈməʊnɪəs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  (esp of colours or sounds) fitting together well
2.  having agreement or consensus
3.  tuneful, consonant, or melodious
 
har'moniously
 
adv

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The difficulty of uniting their profession for harmonious action has always.
Balanced and harmonious with lively flavors of fruit, flowers and minerals.
Not since the ancient days of alchemy have science and magic had such a
  harmonious relationship.
Balanced and harmonious with complex flavors of flowers, minerals and dark
  fruits.
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