tonic
/ˈtɑ.nɪk/noun, adjective2 syllables
Tonic means: imparting vitality and energy.
Synonyms for tonic16
noun, as in lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine
noun, as in (music) the first note of a diatonic scale
noun, as in a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
adjective, as in imparting vitality and energy
adjective, as in employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words
adjective, as in (used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch
adjective, as in relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale
Opposites of tonic
What does tonic mean?9
adjective
imparting vitality and energy“the bracing mountain air”
employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words“Chinese is a tonal language”
(used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch“a tonic syllable carries the main stress in a word”
relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale“tonic harmony”
of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue“a tonic reflex”
noun
a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring“in New England they call sodas ‘tonics’”
lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine
(music) the first note of a diatonic scale
a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with tonic?15
four syllables
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Tonic in a sentence
- What are the constituents of a gin and tonic?catcher
- What do you need to make gin and tonic?daifons
- What I want is a gin and tonic.CK
- Would you drink a gin and tonic if I made you one?CK
- I'd like a gin and tonic.CK
- Let's qualify this gin with tonic water.unknown
- I'd like a vodka and tonic.CK
- I want vodka with tonic water.CK
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Forms of tonic
as a noun
- plural
- tonics