Synonyms for

Tonic

Verb / ˈtɑ:nɪk / Another word for tonic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigor or well-being; a musical note that is the first and main note of a scale

Synonyms & similar words

fresh brisk restorative sodawater refreshful tonicwater keynote tonal sodapop accented refreshing bracing atonic soda quininewater pop remedy cure antidote medicine elixir pick-me-up stimulant invigorator energizer boost pop cola

Synonyms by register

Formal

restorative invigorant stimulant bracer

Informal

pick-me-up booster shot zinger

Literary

elixir balm cordial

Antonyms

depressant sedative inhibitor relaxant calmative

Common collocations

  • tonic water
  • tonic effect
  • tonic solution
  • herbal tonic
  • hair tonic
  • nerve tonic
  • energy tonic

Word family

noun tonic
adjective tonic

Usage note

As a noun, 'tonic' most commonly refers to a carbonated beverage, but it can also mean a substance that restores or strengthens. As an adjective, it means relating to or producing muscle tension.

Example sentences

  1. I drank tonic water to help with my upset stomach.
  2. Playing the tonic note first sets the key of the song.
  3. The tonic chord in the chorus makes me feel happy.
  4. The doctor prescribed a tonic to help me feel better.
  5. My grandmother always drank a tonic made of honey and vinegar.

Quotes

  • Music is the tonic for the ache of a soul.
  • Laughter is the tonic, the relief, the surcease for pain.
  • Sleep is the best cure for waking troubles. The morning is the best tonic for the night.

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