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tonica medicinal substance that gives a feeling of vigor or well-being

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a medicinal substance that gives a feeling of vigor or well-being

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɑːnɪk/

Korean meaning: 건강과 활력을 주는 강장제

Korean pronunciation: **타**닉

Example Sentences

  • After a long day of coding, he needed a mental tonic - so he watched cat videos for an hour.
  • The doctor prescribed a iron tonic for her anemia.
  • His grandmother's secret tonic turned out to be just apple cider vinegar and honey.

tonic

NOUN

//ˈtɑːnɪk//

a medicinal substance that gives a feeling of vigor or well-being

tonic concept
💡 Concept

an elderly pharmacist hands a small brown bottle to a tired-looking woman who appears exhausted and pale. The woman drinks from the bottle and immediately her posture straightens with renewed energy. Her face brightens and color returns to her cheeks as she feels revitalized. The pharmacist smiles knowingly while organizing other health remedies on the counter behind him. Other customers in the background look on with interest at the remarkable transformation. a medicinal substance giving a feeling of vigor and well-being

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈtɑːnɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtɒnɪk/

🌳Etymology

Rootton-
Suffix--ic

Origin

From Greek 'tonikos' meaning 'of or relating to tension or tone.' Originally used in medicine to describe substances that strengthen muscle tone and restore bodily vigor.

🎵Rhyme

sonicchroniciconic
sonic
chronic
iconic

🔗Collocations

gin and tonic
hair tonic
tonic water
herbal tonic
tonic effect
nerve tonic

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

After a long day of coding, he needed a mental tonic - so he watched cat videos for an hour.

The doctor prescribed a iron tonic for her anemia.

😄 Fun example

His grandmother's secret tonic turned out to be just apple cider vinegar and honey.

The spa offered seaweed tonic treatments for tired muscles.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

stimulantrestorativeboosterenergizerrevitalizer

Antonyms

depressantsedativerelaxant

Related

medicineremedyelixirsupplementcordial

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