Synonyms of tonic

tonic 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in refreshing

having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind

breathe in clear tonic mountain air

never underestimate the tonic power of humor on a sick person

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refreshing
• restorative
• vitalizing
• medicinal
• vital
• bracing
• stimulative
• reviving
• stimulating
• cordial
• rejuvenating
• invigorating
• healthy
• therapeutic
• beneficial
• strengthening
• curative
• conditioning
• corrective
• healthful
• life-giving
• remedial
• helpful
• sharp
• exhilarating
• quickening
• animating
• salubrious
• wholesome
• recuperative
• salutary
• rehabilitative
• reparative
• curing
• reformative
• rectifying
• reformatory
• exhilarative
• remedying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weakening
• draining
• debilitating
• numbing
• deadening
• injurious
• exhausting
• deleterious
• pernicious
• wearying
• enervating
• sapping
• enfeebling
• noxious
• unhealthy
• unwholesome
• unhealthful
• insalubrious

2

as in healthy

beneficial to the health of body or mind

the tonic air of the mountains is just what you need after being cooped up in the city for so long

Synonyms & Similar Words

• healthy
• medicinal
• good
• healthful
• nutritional
• restorative
• salubrious
• salutary
• wholesome
• refreshing
• sanative
• curative
• useful
• remedial
• corrective
• salutiferous
• rehabilitative
• antiseptic
• rejuvenating
• advantageous
• recuperative
• nutritious
• nourishing
• alleviative
• sanitary
• clean
• hygienic
• aseptic
• nontoxic
• nonpoisonous
• rejuvenescent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• noxious
• harmful
• unhealthy
• injurious
• toxic
• deleterious
• unwholesome
• pernicious
• damaging
• poisonous
• infectious
• unhealthful
• insalubrious
• sickening
• insanitary
• unsanitary
• unhygienic

tonic

2 of 2

noun

as in soda

Related Words

• soda
• pop
• libation
• soft drink
• soda pop
• potion
• drink
• potable
• quencher
• nectar
• drinkable
• mix
• mixer

Dissimilar Words

• alcohol
• spirits
• liquor
• intoxicant
• brew

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tonic

Adjective

Then came the tonic-clonic seizures, which are full body seizures. — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2022

Research has found that turmeric supplements may delay the onset of tonic-clonic seizures as well as myoclonic jerks. — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2022

Noun

These include the consumption and sharing of ginger-heavy pork knuckle stew, seen as an energy-boosting tonic for new mothers. — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2026

When prolonging the time around the table, a gin and tonic is typically the digestive drink of choice, although rum and coke would come in a close second. — Marti Buckley, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026