Definition of tonic

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  • tonic is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • tonic is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • tonic is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of tonic

  • a medicine that strengthens and invigorates (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. restorative
  • (music) the first note of a diatonic scale (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. keynote
  • employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. tonal
  • lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. quinine water
    2. tonic water
  • a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring (noun)

    Examples

    1. in New England they call sodas tonics

    Synonyms

    1. pop
    2. soda
    3. soda pop
    4. soda water
  • (used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a tonic syllables carries the main stress in a word

    Synonyms

    1. accented
  • imparting vitality and energy (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. bracing
    2. brisk
    3. fresh
    4. refreshful
    5. refreshing
  • of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a tonic reflex
    2. tonic muscle contraction
  • relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale (adjective)

    Examples

    1. tonic harmony

See definition of tonic in Merriam Webster