Antonyms for harmonious


Grammar : Adj
Spell : hahr-moh-nee-uhs
Phonetic Transcription : hɑrˈmoʊ ni əs


Definition of harmonious

Origin :
  • 1540s, in music, from French harmonieux (14c.), from harmonie (see harmony). In nonmusical use from 1630s. Related: Harmoniously; harmoniousness.
  • adj agreeable, corresponding; friendly
Example sentences :
  • Aspasia said wisely, that the spirit of beauty flows in, only where the proportions are harmonious.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • The other, and even more popular, legend is that of "The Harmonious Blacksmith."
  • Extract from : « Handel » by Edward J. Dent
  • Put what is wrong right, and what is in you will show itself in harmonious behaviour.
  • Extract from : « A Dish Of Orts » by George MacDonald
  • His enumeration of a comparison with other lakes is at once harmonious and poetic.
  • Extract from : « The Letters of Robert Burns » by Robert Burns
  • The trumpet marine is an instrument that pleases me and it's harmonious.
  • Extract from : « The Middle Class Gentleman » by Moliere
  • He is the roads of battle, he is the friend of harmonious songs.
  • Extract from : « Y Gododin » by Aneurin
  • I love thy victorious throne, which teemed with harmonious strains.
  • Extract from : « Y Gododin » by Aneurin
  • Ayah might not be exactly beautiful, but she was harmonious.
  • Extract from : « Jan and Her Job » by L. Allen Harker
  • The height of her horse should be in harmonious proportion with that of the rider.
  • Extract from : « The Young Lady's Equestrian Manual » by Anonymous
  • This harmonious variety of form has also a historical significance.
  • Extract from : « Byzantine Churches in Constantinople » by Alexander Van Millingen

Synonyms for harmonious

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