Harmoniousness

Harmoniousness
Harmonious Har*mo"ni*ous (h[aum]r*m[=o]"n[i^]*[u^]s), a. [Cf. F. harmonieux. See {Harmony}.] 1. Adapted to each other; having parts proportioned to each other; symmetrical. [1913 Webster]

God hath made the intellectual world harmonious and beautiful without us. --Locke. [1913 Webster]

2. Acting together to a common end; agreeing in action or feeling; living in peace and friendship; as, an harmonious family. [1913 Webster]

3. Vocally or musically concordant; agreeably consonant; symphonious. -- {Har*mo"ni*ous*ly}, adv. -- {Har*mo"ni*ous*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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