tonic

Describes something that invigorates, refreshes, or restores energy, health, or good spirits.

ruОписывает то, что бодрит, освежает или восстанавливает энергию, здоровье или хорошее настроение.esDescribe algo que tonifica, vigoriza, refresca o restaura la energía, la salud o el buen ánimo; también se aplica a lo que da firmeza o elasticidad al cuerpo.frQui stimule, revigore ou restaure l'énergie, la vitalité, la santé ou le moral ; se dit aussi de ce qui tonifie le corps ou l'esprit.deBezeichnet etwas, das kräftigt, belebt, erfrischt oder die Energie, Gesundheit oder Stimmung wiederherstellt; auch ein Mittel oder Getränk, das anregend wirkt.ptDescreve algo que revigora, refresca ou restaura energia, saúde ou disposição. Pode se referir a um tônico medicinal ou a algo que tonifica o corpo ou o ânimo.zh指使人精神振奋、恢复体力或健康的事物；也指起滋补或提神作用的药物、饮料等。arصفة تصف ما يُنشّط الجسم أو يمنحه حيوية وقوة، أو ما يعيد إليه النشاط والطاقة أو يحسّن الصحة والمزاج.

1. Muscle tone C1 formal medical

   Relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue.

   • The tonic contraction of the muscle helps maintain posture.
   • Tonic activity in the nervous system regulates muscle stiffness.
   • Physical therapy can improve tonic control in injured limbs.

   ruТоническийestónico (relativo al tono muscular)frTonique (relatif au tonus musculaire)deTonischptTônicozh强直的arمُقَوٍّ للعَضَل

2. Linguistic pitch C2 formal

   Employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words.

   • Mandarin Chinese is a tonic language where pitch changes word meaning.
   • Tonic distinctions are crucial in tonal languages like Thai.
   • The linguist studied tonic patterns in African languages.

   ruТональныйestono (lingüístico)frtonique (linguistique)deTonhöhenunterscheidendptTônicozh声调的arنغمي

   المرادفات: tonal

3. Syllabic stress C2 formal

   Used of syllables; relating to the stress or accent placed on a syllable.

   • In English, the tonic syllable often carries the primary stress.
   • The word 'record' has a different meaning depending on which syllable is tonic.
   • Tonic syllables are pronounced with greater force and clarity.

   ruУдарныйesTónico (relativo a la sílaba acentuada)frtonique (accentuation syllabique)deBetontptTônicozh重音的arنبرِي

   المرادفات: accentedstressed

   الأضداد: atonic

4. Musical key B2 formal

   Relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale.

   • The tonic chord provides a sense of resolution in music.
   • In the key of C major, the tonic note is C.
   • The piece ends on a strong tonic chord.

   ruТоническийesTónica (grado de una escala)frTonique (musique)detonischptTônicozh主音的arنغمة أساسية

5. Invigorating B2 formal

   Imparting vitality and energy; restorative.

   • The tonic effect of the mountain air refreshed the hikers.
   • Her speech had a tonic influence on the team's morale.
   • A cold shower can have a tonic effect on the body.

   ruТонизирующийestónico (que vigoriza)frToniquedeBelebendptTônicozh滋补的arمُنَعِّش

   المرادفات: bracingenergizinginvigoratingrefreshingrestorativerevitalizingstimulating

   الأضداد: debilitatingdrainingenervatingexhaustingfatiguingtiringweakening

• more tonic comparative form
• most tonic superlative form

A noun with multiple meanings: a carbonated beverage flavored with quinine and citrus; a sweet carbonated drink; the first note of a diatonic scale in music; or a medicinal preparation that invigorates or strengthens the body.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: газированный напиток со вкусом хинина и цитрусовых; сладкий газированный напиток; первая нота диатонической гаммы в музыке; или лекарственное средство, которое бодрит или укрепляет организм.esSustantivo con varios significados: bebida gaseosa con sabor a quinina y cítricos; bebida gaseosa dulce; primera nota de la escala diatónica en música; o medicamento que estimula o fortalece el organismo.frNom ayant plusieurs sens : boisson gazeuse aromatisée à la quinine et aux agrumes ; boisson gazeuse sucrée ; première note de la gamme diatonique en musique ; ou médicament qui stimule ou fortifie l'organisme.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein chinin- und zitronenhaltiges Erfrischungsgetränk; ein gesüßtes Erfrischungsgetränk; der Grundton einer diatonischen Tonleiter in der Musik; oder ein Arzneimittel, das anregt oder den Körper stärkt.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: refrigerante gaseificado com quinino e sabor cítrico (água tônica); refrigerante doce em geral; a primeira nota de uma escala diatônica na música; ou um medicamento que revigora ou fortalece o organismo.zh具有多个含义的名词：一种用奎宁和柑橘调味的碳酸饮料；一种甜味碳酸饮料；音乐中自然音阶的第一音；或一种提神或强身的药物。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: مشروب غازي منكّه بالكينين والحمضيات؛ مشروب غازي محلّى؛ النغمة الأولى في السلم الموسيقي الدياتوني؛ أو دواء منشّط أو مقوٍّ للجسم.

1. Carbonated beverage with quinine B1 formal

   A fizzy drink flavored with lime or lemon, containing quinine, often used as a mixer in cocktails.

   • She ordered a gin and tonic at the bar.
   • Tonic water has a distinct bitter taste due to quinine.
   • He prefers his tonic with a slice of lime.

   ruТоникesTónicafrEau toniquedeTonicwasserptÁgua tônicazh汤力水arماء التونيك

   المرادفات: tonic water

2. Sweet flavored drink A2 informal british

   A sweet carbonated beverage with added flavoring, often consumed as a soft drink.

   • The children enjoyed a glass of lemon tonic after lunch.
   • She bought a bottle of orange tonic from the shop.
   • Tonic drinks are popular at summer parties.

   ruСладкий газированный напитокesBebida gaseosa dulce con saborfrBoisson gazeuse sucrée aromatiséedeSüßes ErfrischungsgetränkptBebida doce gaseificadazh甜味碳酸饮料arمشروب غازي محلى

   المرادفات: popsodasoda popsoft drink

3. First note of a scale B2 formal art

   In music, the first note of a diatonic scale, serving as the tonal center or key note.

   • The piece ends on the tonic, giving a sense of resolution.
   • In the key of C major, the tonic is C.
   • The melody returns to the tonic after a series of modulations.

   ruТоникаesTónica (nota fundamental)frTonique (premier degré d'une gamme)deTonikaptTônicazh主音arالقرار في الموسيقى

   المرادفات: dohkeynote

4. Invigorating medicine B2 formal medical

   A medicinal substance intended to strengthen or invigorate the body, often used historically.

   • The doctor prescribed a herbal tonic to boost her energy.
   • He took a daily tonic to improve his overall health.
   • Traditional tonics often contain bitter herbs and minerals.

   ruТоникesTónico (medicamento fortificante)frTonique (médicament fortifiant)deTonikumptTônicozh补药arمنشط

   المرادفات: cordialpick-me-uprestorativestimulant

   الأضداد: depressantweakening

• tonics plural form
• tonics' possessive plural form
• tonic's possessive singular form