Tonic
noun'tɑnɪk
Adjective
(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:Accentedof or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue
“a tonic reflex”
“tonic muscle contraction”
relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale
“tonic harmony”
imparting vitality and energy
employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words
Similar:Tonal
Noun
a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
“in New England they call sodas tonics”
a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
Similar:RestorativeType of:MedicationMedicineMedicament(music) the first note of a diatonic scale
lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine
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Similar Words
- Restorative
- Keynote
- Tonal
- Pop
- Soda
- Accented
- Bracing
- Brisk
- Fresh
- Refreshful
- Refreshing
- Invigorating
- Tone
- Tonicity