tonic

Definition

  • noun: a type of water that has bubbles in it, has a bitter taste, and is often used in alcoholic drinks
  • noun: the first tone of a major or minor scale
  • adjective: characterized by tonus
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: keynote, stimulating, stimulant

Examples

  • A weekend in the mountains was always a 'tonic' for him.

  • To her, classical music is a 'tonic'.

  • an herbal 'tonic'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) about Voldemort. Don't use that name! Here you go, boy. Bottom's up. - What's this? - Tonic for the nerves. What happened to me? - A love potion. - A bloody strong one at there. - I feel really bad. - You need to pick me up, my boy. (..)
    2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
  • (..) - Sure. Hello, everyone. You look dreadful, Ron. Is that why you put something in his cup? Is it a tonic? Liquid luck. Don't drink it, Ron. - You could be expelled for that. - What are we talking about? Come on, Harry, (..)
    2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince