tonic
Adjective[C/U] Both
pl: tonicspast: nullpp: nulling: nullcomp: nullsup: null
This word carries a strong association with revitalization and restoration. It suggests a sudden surge of energy or a corrective force that brings a system back into balance, whether that system is the human body or a musical composition. It evokes a sense of refreshment and clarity.
Countable when referring to a specific type of medicinal liquid or a beverage bottle. Uncountable when referring to the general quality of being invigorating or the abstract concept of a restorative agent.
Meanings
Noun
[someone][something]
A medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigor or well-being.
"The doctor prescribed a bitter tonic to restore his strength."
Noun
[someone][something]
Carbonated water used as a mixer for alcoholic drinks.
"I will have a gin and tonic with a slice of lime."