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1. tonic
noun. ['ˈtɑːnɪk'] a medicine that strengthens and invigorates.
Antonyms
Etymology
- τονικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- τόνος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
Rhymes with Tonic
- microelectronic
- isoelectronic
- telectronic
- philharmonic
- flextronic
- varitronic
- ultrasonic
- plantronic
- napoleonic
- hydroponic
- histrionic
- ganglionic
- electronic
- audiotronic
- tranzonic
- telephonic
- synchronic
- supersonic
- respironic
- propionic
- polyphonic
- panasonic
- nucleonic
- monophonic
- medtronic
- lasersonic
- hypersonic
- hyaluronic
- hegemonic
- embryonic
Sentences with tonic
1. Adjective
The I chord is the tonic, or the first scale degree of a key.
2. Noun, singular or mass
It can be mixed with gin and tonic or with club soda for a summer drink alternative to lemonade.
Quotes about tonic
1. There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonic so powerful as expectation of something tomorrow.
- Orison Swett Marden
2. Good humor is a tonic for mind and body. It is the best antidote for anxiety and depression. It is a business asset. It attracts and keeps friends. It lightens human burdens. It is the direct route to serenity and contentment.
- Grenville Kleiser
3. There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonic so powerful as expectation of something tomorrow.
- Orison Swett Marden
2. tonic
adjective. ['ˈtɑːnɪk'] relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale.
Antonyms
Etymology
- τονικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- τόνος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
3. tonic
adjective. ['ˈtɑːnɪk'] imparting vitality and energy.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- τονικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- τόνος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
4. tonic
adjective. ['ˈtɑːnɪk'] employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words.
Antonyms
Etymology
- τονικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- τόνος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
5. tonic
adjective. ['ˈtɑːnɪk'] used of syllables.
Antonyms
Etymology
- τονικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- τόνος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
6. tonic
noun. ['ˈtɑːnɪk'] (music) the first note of a diatonic scale.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- τονικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- τόνος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
7. tonic
noun. ['ˈtɑːnɪk'] a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring.
Antonyms
Etymology
- τονικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- τόνος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
8. tonic
noun. ['ˈtɑːnɪk'] lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- τονικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- τόνος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
