Tony Definition

tōnē
tonier, tonies, toniest, tonys
adjective
tonier, toniest
Marked by an elegant or exclusive manner or quality.
A tony country club.
American Heritage
High-toned; luxurious; stylish.
Webster's New World
noun
A masculine and feminine name.
Webster's New World
A trademark for an award presented by the American Theatre Wing for excellence in the production and creation of Broadway shows.
American Heritage
Any of the awards given annually in the U.S. for special achievement in the theater in acting, directing, etc.
Webster's New World

(archaic) A simpleton.

Wiktionary
pronoun

Any of the statuettes awarded by the American Theatre Wing.

Wiktionary

A short form of Anthony, also used as a formal male given name.

Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Tony

Noun

Singular:
tony
Plural:
tonies, tonys

Adjective

Base Form:
tony
Comparative:
tonier
Superlative:
toniest

Origin of Tony

  • tone (“to utter with an affected tone") +"Ž -y

    From Wiktionary

  • From the name Tony.

    From Wiktionary

  • From tone

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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