harmonious
Definitions
Free from disagreement; getting along well together
和睦的，融洽的
Combining together in a pleasing, well-matched way
（搭配）协调的，相称的
Sounding pleasant; melodious
悦耳的，和声的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedharmon (harmony, fitting together) + -ous (full of) = 'full of harmony.' It describes anything whose parts fit together pleasingly — a harmonious relationship (people fit), a harmonious color scheme (colors fit), a harmonious melody (notes fit). Today the 'getting along' sense is the most common.
Root harmon still carries 6 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.harmonious relationship融洽的关系
- 2.harmonious atmosphere和谐的氛围
- 3.harmonious blend和谐的搭配
- 4.harmonious whole和谐的整体
- 5.harmonious society和谐社会
Example Sentences
- 1.
They have a warm, harmonious relationship with their neighbors.
- 2.
The designer chose a harmonious blend of soft greens and blues.
- 3.
The whole team worked in a harmonious and supportive atmosphere.
Easily Confused
harmonious vs harmonic — harmonious means 'agreeable, well-matched' (a harmonious team, harmonious colors). harmonic is the technical adjective for musical/physical harmony (harmonic minor scale, harmonic frequency). You'd never call a friendly office 'harmonic,' and you'd never call an overtone 'harmonious.'