tonic
adjective
1. of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue
- a tonic reflex
- tonic muscle contraction
2. employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words
Similar word(s): tonal
3. (used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch
- a tonic syllables carries the main stress in a word
Similar word(s): accented
4. relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale
- tonic harmony
Similar word(s): tonal
5. imparting vitality and energy
Similar word(s): invigorating, bracing, brisk, fresh, refreshful, refreshing
Sentences with tonic as an adjective:
- The arrival of the new members had a tonic effect on the team.
noun
1. lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine
Definition categories: food
2. a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
- in New England they call sodas tonics
Definition categories: food
3. (music) the first note of a diatonic scale
Similar word(s): keynote
Definition categories: communication, note, tone
4. a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
Similar word(s): restorative
Definition categories: man–made, medicament, medication, medicine
Sentences with tonic as a noun:
- We used to brew a tonic from a particular kind of root.