tonic

• Descreve 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.

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

1. Muscle toneC1formalmedical

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

   Tônico

   • 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.

2. Linguistic pitchC2formal

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

   Tônico

   • 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.

   Sinônimostonal

3. Syllabic stressC2formal

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

   Tônico

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaccentedstressed

   Antônimosatonic

4. Musical keyB2formal

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

   Tônico

   • 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.

5. InvigoratingB2formal

   Imparting vitality and energy; restorative.

   Tônico

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbracingenergizinginvigoratingrefreshingrestorativerevitalizingstimulating

   Antônimosdebilitatingdrainingenervatingexhaustingfatiguingtiringweakening

• Substantivo 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.

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.

1. Carbonated beverage with quinineB1formal

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

   Água tônica

   • 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.

   Sinônimostonic water

2. Sweet flavored drinkA2informalbritish

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

   Bebida doce gaseificada

   • 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.

   Sinônimospopsodasoda popsoft drink

3. First note of a scaleB2formalart

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

   Tônica

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdohkeynote

4. Invigorating medicineB2formalmedical

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

   Tônico

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscordialpick-me-uprestorativestimulant

   Antônimosdepressantweakening