TONIC
Scrabble letter values: T1O1N1I1C3 = 7
Definition
- noun lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine. — synonyms: tonic_water, quinine_water
- noun a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring. — synonyms: pop, soda, soda_pop, soda_water
- noun (music) the first note of a diatonic scale. — synonyms: keynote
- noun a medicine that strengthens and invigorates. — synonyms: restorative
- adjective of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue.
- adjective employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words. — synonyms: tonal
- adjective (used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch. — synonyms: accented
- adjective relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale.
- adjective imparting vitality and energy. — synonyms: bracing, brisk, fresh, refreshing, refreshful
Examples
- “in New England they call sodas tonics”
- “a tonic reflex”
- “tonic muscle contraction”