Definify.com

Webster 1913 Edition


Harmonious

Har-mo′ni-ous

(här-mō′nĭ-ŭs)
,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
harmonieux
. See
Harmony
.]
1.
Adapted to each other; having parts proportioned to each other; symmetrical.
God hath made the intellectual world
harmonious
and beautiful without us.
Locke.
2.
Acting together to a common end; agreeing in action or feeling; living in peace and friendship;
as, an
harmonious
family
.
–
Har-mo′ni-ous-ly
,
adv.
–
Har-mo′ni-ous-ness
,
Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition


Harmonious

HARMO'NIOUS

,
Adj.
Adapted to each other; having the parts proportioned to each other; symmetrical.
God hath made the intellectual world harmonious and beautiful without us.
1.
Concordant; consonant; symphonious; musical. Harmonious sounds are such as accord, and are agreeable to the ear.
2.
Agreeing; living in peace and friendship; as a harmonious family or society.