harmonious
gb/hɑɹmˈoʊniəs/ us/hɑɹmˈoʊniəs/
B1
Anglų
~ 8100
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
adjective
B2
property
1
peaceful and friendly, without conflict
Calm and friendly, with no big fights or problems between people.
Vartosenos šablonas:
a harmonious [relationship/group/family/environment]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes use *harmonious* to describe a single person, saying things like "He is very harmonious." It is more natural to describe a relationship, situation, or group as harmonious (e.g., "a harmonious team," "a harmonious home") rather than an individual person.
Sinonimai
peaceful (More general; can describe anything calm, not just relationships.)
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amicable (Often used for friendly relations, especially after or during a disagreement; slightly more formal.)
Antonimai
conflict-ridden (Stresses that a relationship or situation has many problems and arguments, the opposite of calm and harmonious.)
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hostile (Emphasizes active dislike and aggression, directly opposing friendly and harmonious relations.)
Kolokacijos
harmonious relationship
|harmonious family
|harmonious marriage
|harmonious community
|harmonious society
|harmonious coexistence
Temos
relationships
|society
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- They have maintained a harmonious relationship despite working in a very competitive field.
- The manager works hard to create a harmonious team atmosphere in the office.
- After years of tension, the two countries are finally enjoying more harmonious relations.
- A harmonious family life is important for the children’s emotional health.
- The new policy aims to build a more harmonious society by reducing inequality.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- My parents have a very harmonious marriage.
- The classmates try to keep a harmonious atmosphere in the room.
- We want a harmonious relationship with our neighbors.
- The two groups now live in harmonious coexistence.
- Good communication helps to keep the home harmonious.
adjective
B1
property
2
musically pleasant and well-matched
Describes music or sounds that go together very nicely.
Vartosenos šablonas:
a harmonious [melody/chord/voice/sound]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse *harmonious* with *loud* or *strong* when talking about music. *Harmonious* does not describe volume; it describes how well the sounds fit together and how pleasant they are.
Sinonimai
melodious (Focuses on a tuneful, sweet quality; often used for a single line of melody or voice.)
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tuneful (Informal and simple; suggests that the music is in tune and pleasant, but not necessarily complex.)
Antonimai
discordant (Technical-sounding term for musical notes that clash or sound harsh together.)
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jarring (Emphasizes a sudden, unpleasant effect on the ear, the opposite of smooth and harmonious.)
Kolokacijos
harmonious sound
|harmonious chords
|harmonious melody
|harmonious voices
|harmonious choir
|harmonious arrangement
Temos
music
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- The choir’s harmonious voices filled the old cathedral.
- Soft, harmonious chords played in the background as the guests arrived.
- The song begins with a simple but harmonious melody on the piano.
- Her arrangement turns the noisy tune into something surprisingly harmonious.
- As they tuned their instruments, the chaotic noise slowly became harmonious music.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The two singers create a harmonious sound together.
- I like the soft, harmonious music in this café.
- The band played a harmonious melody at the wedding.
- When the guitar is in tune, the chords are harmonious.
- The children’s choir sounds very harmonious tonight.
adjective
B2
property
3
well-balanced and visually pleasing
Describes colors, shapes, or parts that match well and look good together.
Vartosenos šablonas:
a harmonious [design/blend/combination/whole]
Dažna klaida:
Learners may overuse *harmonious* for anything that simply looks "nice." It is better used when you want to say that different parts match or fit together well, not just that something is beautiful.
Sinonimai
well-balanced (Focuses more on balance and proportion; slightly more technical in design contexts.)
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cohesive (Stresses that the parts feel like they belong together as a single unit; a bit more formal.)
Antonimai
clashing (Common for colors or styles that look bad together, the opposite of fitting together harmoniously.)
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jumbled (Suggests a messy, disorganized mix of elements without harmony.)
Kolokacijos
harmonious blend
|harmonious combination
|harmonious colors
|harmonious design
|harmonious interior
|harmonious whole
Temos
arts
|appearance
|design
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- The designer chose a harmonious blend of natural wood and soft fabrics for the living room.
- The painting’s harmonious colors make the scene feel calm and inviting.
- They wanted the new building to form a harmonious whole with the surrounding houses.
- Her outfit is simple but harmonious, with matching tones and clean lines.
- A harmonious composition keeps the viewer’s eye moving smoothly across the image.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The room has a harmonious design with white walls and light wood.
- These two colors are not harmonious; they look strange together.
- The chef created a harmonious blend of sweet and sour tastes.
- The city wants old and new buildings to be harmonious.
- All the parts of the plan must be harmonious to work well.
adjective
formal
C1
property
4
in agreement or consistent with
Matching or fitting well with something, especially ideas, rules, or values.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[something] is harmonious with [something]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes say *harmonious to* instead of *harmonious with* in this sense. Use the pattern "harmonious with" when talking about agreement or consistency (e.g., "harmonious with our values").
Sinonimai
compatible (Very close meaning; common in both everyday and technical contexts for things that can exist or work together.)
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consistent (Highlights that something does not conflict with rules or past behavior; slightly more logical in tone.)
Antonimai
incompatible (States that two things cannot exist or work together without conflict, the opposite of harmonious in this abstract sense.)
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at odds (Informal phrase meaning in disagreement with, directly opposing harmonious agreement.)
Kolokacijos
harmonious with
|harmonious development
|harmonious integration
|harmonious with principles
|harmonious with values
Temos
society
|politics
|ideas
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- The proposal is not harmonious with the company’s long-term strategy.
- Their actions must be harmonious with the values they claim to support.
- The law aims to create development that is harmonious with environmental protection.
- Her decision was harmonious with the wishes of the local community.
- We need policies that are harmonious with international human-rights standards.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- This plan is not harmonious with our budget.
- Your behavior should be harmonious with the rules of the school.
- The new law is harmonious with the country’s constitution.
- His actions were not harmonious with his public promises.
- The changes must be harmonious with our main goals.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
harmonious
IPA
GB/hɑɹmˈoʊniəs/
US/hɑɹmˈoʊniəs/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
har - mo - ni - ous (4 skiemenys)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mo)
Žodžio formos
Adjective
- Base: harmonious
Žodžių šeima
Core family
Related words
harmonization
noun C1
harmonic
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
disharmony
noun
disharmonious
adjective
Advanced or less common
harmoniousness
noun
Posakiai
harmonious blend
1/hɑɹmˈoʊniəs blˈɛnd/
fixed phrase
a pleasing mix of elements
A mix of different things that go together very well.
Pavyzdžiai
- The sauce is a harmonious blend of sweet and spicy flavors.
- The film offers a harmonious blend of drama and comedy.
- The architect created a harmonious blend of modern and traditional styles.
harmonious coexistence
1/hɑɹmˈoʊniəs kˌoʊɪɡzˈɪstəns/
fixed phrase
formal
different groups living together peacefully
A situation where people or groups that are different live together in peace.
Pavyzdžiai
- The project promotes harmonious coexistence between farmers and wildlife.
- Religious leaders called for harmonious coexistence among all faiths.
- Harmonious coexistence requires respect, patience, and dialogue.
harmonious family
1/hɑɹmˈoʊniəs fˈæmɪli/
fixed phrase
a peaceful and united family
A family where people usually agree, help each other, and do not fight a lot.
Pavyzdžiai
- She grew up in a harmonious family where everyone felt supported.
- Many parents dream of giving their children a harmonious family environment.
- A harmonious family does not mean there are no problems, but that people solve them calmly.
harmonious relationship
1/hɑɹmˈoʊniəs ɹilˈeɪʃənʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
a calm, friendly relationship
A relationship where people get along well and do not have big fights.
Pavyzdžiai
- They worked hard to build a harmonious relationship after the divorce.
- A harmonious relationship between managers and staff is crucial for success.
- Open communication is the key to a harmonious relationship.
harmonious society
1/hɑɹmˈoʊniəs səsˈaɪəti/
fixed phrase
formal
a peaceful, well-balanced society
A country or community where different people live together in peace and with fair rules.
Pavyzdžiai
- The government says its goal is to build a more harmonious society.
- Education plays a key role in creating a harmonious society.
- A truly harmonious society protects the rights of all its members.
harmonious whole
1/hɑɹmˈoʊniəs hˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
formal
a well-balanced complete unit
A complete thing where all the parts fit together well.
Pavyzdžiai
- The different scenes form a harmonious whole, rather than feeling separate.
- The designer tried to make the house and garden feel like one harmonious whole.
- All the arguments in his essay come together into a harmonious whole.