Meaning & Definition of Tonic in English
English⟶
Tonic
/tɑnɪk/
noun
1. Lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine
synonym:
- tonic,
- tonic water,
- quinine water
2. A sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
- "In new england they call sodas tonics"
synonym:
- pop,
- soda,
- soda pop,
- soda water,
- tonic
3. (music) the first note of a diatonic scale
synonym:
- tonic,
- keynote
4. A medicine that strengthens and invigorates
synonym:
- tonic,
- restorative
adjective
1. Of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue
- "A tonic reflex"
- "Tonic muscle contraction"
synonym:
- tonic
2. Employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words
- "Chinese is a tonal language"
synonym:
- tonic,
- tonal
3. Used of syllables
- "A tonic syllables carries the main stress in a word"
synonym:
- tonic,
- accented
4. Relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale
- "Tonic harmony"
synonym:
- tonic
5. Imparting vitality and energy
- "The bracing mountain air"
synonym:
- bracing,
- brisk,
- fresh,
- refreshing,
- refreshful,
- tonic
Examples of using
I'd like a vodka and tonic.
I'd like a gin and tonic.