tonic
/tˈɑnɪk/
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Definitions
Adjective
of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue; "a tonic reflex"; "tonic muscle contraction"
Adjective
employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words; "Chinese is a tonal language"
Adjective
used of syllables; "a tonic syllables carries the main stress in a word"
Adjective Satellite
relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale; "tonic harmony"
Adjective Satellite
imparting vitality and energy; "the bracing mountain air"
Noun
lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine
Noun
a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring; "in New England they call sodas tonics"
Noun
(music) the first note of a diatonic scale
Noun
a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
Synonyms
accented
bracing
brisk
fresh
keynote
pop
quinine water
refreshful
refreshing
restorative
soda
soda pop
soda water
tonal
tonic water