Tonic

Pronunciation: /ˈtɑːnɪk/

Tonic (noun)

  1. A drink believed to improve health or make you feel better.
  2. The first note of a musical scale, which gives the key its name.
  3. A liquid that makes you feel refreshed or energized.

Examples

  • She drinks a tonic every morning for energy.
  • A herbal tonic can boost your immune system.

Common collocations: herbal tonic, energy tonic, tonic note, return to the tonic, cold tonic

Synonyms of Tonic

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Tonic

  • in medical or health contexts
  • in pharmacological contexts