tony

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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

Locals from the tony Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood flock to La Grande Épicerie, as do tourists from the world over. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

But Thomas and Erika are no fools, coolly telling off smiling Hitler sympathizers during a tony reception. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

The Birkin intrigued the core Hermès customers, who lived in the tony 16th arrondissement where Birkin herself lived, or on the equally tony Upper East Side in New York City. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026

What to do nearby Once a thriving whaling port, Sag Harbor is now well-regarded as one of the toniest destinations on Long Island's East End. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026

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