musicrelating to the first note in a musical scale
Synonyms and related words
Describing or relating to notes in the musical scale
chromatic
diatonic
flat
tonic
adjective
US /ˈtɑnɪk/
Other entries for this word
tonicnoun
tonic
tonic water
DEFINITIONS2
1
making you feel happier or healthier
the tonic air of the mountains
Synonyms and related words
Making you feel happy or happier
life-affirming
cheerful
exhilarating
2
musicrelating to the first note in a musical scale
Synonyms and related words
Describing or relating to notes in the musical scale
chromatic
diatonic
flat
tonic
noun
UK /ˈtɒnɪk/
Other entries for this word
tonicadjective
Word Forms
singular
tonic
plural
tonics
DEFINITIONS5
water with gas in it
something making you feel good
medicine
liquid for hair
in musical scale
1
tonic
or
tonic water
countable/uncountable a type of fizzy water (=with gas in it) with a bitter taste, often mixed with a strong alcoholic drink, or a glass of this drink
a gin and tonic
a vodka tonic
Synonyms and related words
Non-alcoholic drinks
americano
angostura
barley water
2
singular something that makes you feel happier or healthier
This holiday has been the perfect tonic for you.
Synonyms and related words
Enjoyable things and experiences
activity
amusement
binge
3
countable a medicine that you take to get more energy and feel healthier, especially after you have been ill or working too hard
a Chinese herbal tonic
Synonyms and related words
Types and forms of medicine
amphetamine
anabolic steroid
anaesthesia
4
countable/uncountable a liquid that you put on your hair or skin so that it becomes healthier and looks more attractive
Synonyms and related words
Hair care substances and equipment
Alice band
barrette
bobby pin
5
singular musicthe first note in a musical scale
Synonyms and related words
Notes in the musical scale
A
b
bass
tonic
noun
US /ˈtɑnɪk/
Other entries for this word
tonicadjective
Word Forms
singular
tonic
plural
tonics
DEFINITIONS5
water with gas in it
something making you feel good
medicine
liquid for hair
in musical scale
1
tonic
or
tonic water
countable/uncountable a type of carbonated water (=with gas in it) with a bitter taste, often mixed with a strong alcoholic drink, or a glass of this drink
a gin and tonic
a vodka tonic
Synonyms and related words
Non-alcoholic drinks
americano
angostura
bitter lemon
2
singular something that makes you feel happier or healthier
This vacation has been the perfect tonic for you.
Synonyms and related words
Enjoyable things and experiences
activity
amusement
binge
3
countable a medicine that you take to get more energy and feel healthier, especially after you have been sick or working too hard
a Chinese herbal tonic
Synonyms and related words
Types and forms of medicine
amphetamine
anabolic steroid
anaesthetic
4
countable/uncountable a liquid that you put on your hair or skin so that it becomes healthier and looks more attractive