harmoniously

/hɑːˈməʊniəsli/ (bre, ipa) · /hɑːrˈməʊniəsli/ (ame, ipa)

harmoniously — adverb

1. in a way that shows people or groups living or working together without conflict

1.副詞B2
釋義

in a way that shows people or groups living or working together without conflict or disagreement, respecting each other's needs and views

例句

The Kim and Okafor families have lived harmoniously on the same street for twenty years.

live harmoniously — peaceful coexistence over time

Despite their different views, the committee members worked harmoniously on the school fundraiser.

同義詞
  • peacefully

    Focuses on the absence of conflict or violence; slightly broader in use

  • amicably

    Specifically describes resolving differences in a friendly manner, often after a dispute

  • cordially

    Emphasises warmth and sincere friendliness in interaction, often in formal settings

反義詞
  • hostilely

    Describes interaction marked by antagonism or aggression

  • bitterly

    Suggests resentment and ongoing ill feeling between parties

用法筆記

Commonly pairs with verbs describing group interaction: live, work, coexist, play, negotiate. Subject is typically plural (two or more people, groups, or communities).

常見錯誤

❌They harmoniously lived in the same building.
✅They lived harmoniously in the same building.
💡'harmoniously' usually follows the verb it modifies, not before it.
❌She sang harmoniously with her team at the office.
✅She worked harmoniously with her team at the office.
💡Only use 'sing harmoniously' for actual music; for workplace cooperation, use 'work harmoniously'.

2. describing a combination where different elements such as colours, flavours, or

2.副詞B2
釋義

describing a combination where different elements such as colours, flavours, or design styles fit together nicely, each part enhancing the overall effect

例句

The deep blue walls and soft yellow curtains blended harmoniously in Elena's living room.

blend harmoniously — colour combination

The sweet mango and the spicy chilli combined harmoniously in Amara's signature sauce.

combine harmoniously — flavour pairing

同義詞
  • compatibly

    Suggests capability of existing together without conflict, often for technical or functional fit

  • cohesively

    Emphasises that parts form a unified whole rather than just fitting well

  • consistently

    Focuses on uniformity or logical agreement rather than aesthetic pleasure

反義詞
  • clumsily

    Describes elements that look or feel awkward together

  • incompatibly

    Suggesting the parts cannot work together at all

用法筆記

Subject refers to two or more items being compared (colours, tastes, textures, architectural styles). Common collocating verbs: blend, combine, pair, mix, go together.

常見錯誤

❌The dish was harmoniously delicious.
✅The flavours in the dish combined harmoniously.
💡'harmoniously' describes how parts work together, not the overall quality of the result.

3. in a way that produces a pleasant sound when two or more musical notes, instrume

3.副詞C1
釋義

in a way that produces a pleasant sound when two or more musical notes, instruments, or voices are played or sung together, creating a sense of agreement in pitch and tone

例句

The four choir members sang harmoniously, their voices blending like a single instrument.

sing harmoniously — voices blending in pitch

Jun's wooden flute and Yuki's violin played harmoniously during the spring recital at the town hall.

同義詞
  • melodiously

    Focuses on the pleasantness of a single line of music (melody) rather than the interaction of multiple parts

  • tunefully

    Informal; describes sounds that are pleasant to the ear, not necessarily involving harmony

  • in unison

    More specific — implies singing or playing the same notes at the same time, not necessarily in harmony

反義詞
  • discordantly

    Describes sounds that clash or are unpleasant together

  • dissonantly

    Musical term for notes that create tension or an unresolved feeling together

用法筆記

Restricted to musical or acoustic contexts. Distinguish from sense 2: musical harmony is about pitch agreement, while sense 2 covers visual or functional fit. Typically modifies verbs like sing, play, ring, sound.

常見錯誤

❌The colours in the painting sang harmoniously.
✅The colours in the painting blended harmoniously.
💡Use sense 2 for visual combinations; reserve sense 3 for actual sound.