French word

harmonieusement

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁmonjøzəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbharmoniously

Example

Les musiciens jouent harmonieusement ensemble.

The musicians play harmoniously together.

Illustration for harmonieusement (harmoniously)

More examples

Ils vivent harmonieusement malgré leurs différences.

They live harmoniously despite their differences.

Core concept

Separate parts cooperating so that the whole feels balanced and unified.

Common phrases

  • jouer harmonieusement

    play harmoniously

  • chanter harmonieusement

    sing harmoniously

  • vivre harmonieusement

    live harmoniously

Similar words

bien: In a way that works well and meets expectations.
ensemble: Together within the same setting.

Definition in French

D'une manière qui crée ou respecte l'harmonie entre des éléments.

Word origin

Harmonieusement is formed from the French adjective harmonieux and the adverb-forming suffix -ment, with the base related to Latin harmonia and Greek harmonia.

Usage tips

  • Harmonieusement is common in descriptive or formal prose, while everyday speech often uses en harmonie or a simpler adverb such as bien.

Other meanings

  • amicablyadverb

Opposites

  • désordonnémentdisorderlyadverb
  • chaotiquementchaoticallyadverb

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