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- [toh-nee]
- /ˈtoʊ ni/
- /ˈtəʊn.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [toh-nee]
- /ˈtoʊ ni/
Definitions of tony word
- adjective tony high-toned; stylish: a tony nightclub. 2
- noun plural tony one of a group of awards made annually by the American Theatre Wing, a professional school for the performing arts, for achievements in theatrical production and performance. 2
- noun tony Tony Stark - superhero in Marvel comics 2
- noun tony Anthony Charles Lynton [lin-tuh n] /ˈlɪn tən/ (Show IPA), ("Tony") born 1953, British political leader: prime minister 1997–2007. 1
- noun tony Bonnie, born 1964, U.S. speed skater. 1
- noun tony John, 1732–1800, U.S. jurist. 1
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Origin of tony
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1875-80; tone + -y1
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Parts of speech for Tony
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tony popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
tony usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tony
adj tony
- arrestive — tending to arrest
- classy — If you describe someone or something as classy, you mean they are stylish and sophisticated.
- conspicuous — If someone or something is conspicuous, people can see or notice them very easily.
- de luxe — (esp of products, articles for sale, etc) rich, elegant, or sumptuous; superior in quality, number of accessories, etc
- dressed to kill — woman: in stylish clothes
adjective tony
- chic — Something or someone that is chic is fashionable and sophisticated.
- exhibitionistic — Having a tendency toward exhibitionism.
- fly — to move through the air using wings.
- now — at the present time or moment: You are now using a dictionary.
- ostentatious — characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others: an ostentatious dresser.
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