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Complaisant vs Harmonious - What's the difference?

complaisant | harmonious |

As adjectives the difference between complaisant and harmonious

is that complaisant is compliant while harmonious is showing accord in feeling or action.

complaisant

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • compliant
  • Willing to do what pleases others.
  • (archaic) polite, showing respect

    • Usage notes

    * (term) should not be confused with its homophone, complacent.

    Derived terms

    * complaisantly

    harmonious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Showing accord in feeling or action.
  • Having components pleasingly or appropriately combined.
  • Melodious; in harmony.

    • Derived terms

    * harmoniously * harmoniousness

    See also

    * disharmonious