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tonic

noun

/ˈtɒnɪk/

Meaning

a medicine or drink that restores or refreshes health and energy

A glass of lemonade was the perfect tonic on a hot day.

a tonic for the soul

medicine, remedy, refreshment, stimulant

toxin, poison

tonic water, health tonic, herbal tonic, refreshing tonic

The quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; persistence.

the central, most important part of something; the edible part of a nut or seed

Instability, fluctuation, unpredictability.

an area of open land, often used for farming, sports, or scientific study

A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.

A mild or indirect word or expression used to replace one considered too harsh or blunt.