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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

  • (..) Thank you... Hi. Thanks. What can I get you? Um, I'm not sure. For relaxing times, make it... Suntory time. Um, I'll have a vodka tonic. Thanks. So, what are you doing here? Uh, a couple of things. Taking a break from my wife, forgetting my son's birthday, and, uh, getting paid $ million... (..)
    2003 Lost in Translation