tonic in Dutch
tonic in Dutch is grondtoon, tonica — tonic means a drink or medicine believed to restore health, energy, or well-being.
tonic in Dutch
grondtoon
(music) The first note of a diatonic scale; the keynote.
tonica
(music) The first note of a diatonic scale; the keynote.
What does "tonic" mean?
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noun A drink or medicine believed to restore health, energy, or well-being.
"Grandma swore by her herbal tonic for colds."
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noun A carbonated soft drink, especially tonic water, often mixed with spirits like gin.
"He ordered a gin and tonic at the bar."
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noun The first and home note of a musical scale, around which the melody centres.
"The piece resolves back to the tonic at the very end."
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adj Restorative or invigorating.
"A brisk walk had a tonic effect on her mood."
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tonic in a sentence
- Grandma swore by her herbal tonic for colds.
- He ordered a gin and tonic at the bar.
- The piece resolves back to the tonic at the very end.
- A brisk walk had a tonic effect on her mood.
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What is "tonic" in Dutch?
"tonic" in Dutch is grondtoon, tonica. tonic means: A drink or medicine believed to restore health, energy, or well-being.
How do you use "tonic" in a sentence?
Example: "Grandma swore by her herbal tonic for colds." In Dutch, "tonic" is grondtoon, tonica.
Are there other ways to say "tonic" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "tonic": grondtoon, tonica.
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