tony

1 of 2

adjective

ˈtō-nē 

variants or less commonly toney

tonier; toniest

: marked by an aristocratic or high-toned manner or style

tony private schools

Tony

2 of 2

noun

To·​ny ˈtō-nē 

plural Tonys

: a medallion awarded annually by a professional organization for notable achievement in the theater

Examples of tony in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The tony suburb of Fairfield, for instance, was sued this winter by developers who plan two separate 8-30g projects with a total of 128 units. —Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026

One of the best luxury cruise lines, Silversea offers all-suite staterooms with butler service and an all-around tony atmosphere. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026

This contemporary estate in the tony town of Manalapan, Florida—currently under construction—comes with a staggering price tag and the sort of celebrity neighbors who may make the property worth it. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2026

The Winter Olympics are shining an even bright spotlight on the tony Italian winter resort destination. —Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Tony, nickname of Antoinette Perry †1946 American actress & producer

First Known Use

Adjective

1877, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1947, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tony

• boney
• boni
• bony
• coney
• crony
• monie
• mony
• phoney
• phony
• stoney
• stony
• toney