Tony

¹

[ toh-nee ]

noun

, plural To·nys.

1. 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.

Tony

²

[ toh-nee ]

noun

1. a male given name, form of Anthony.
2. a female given name, form of Antoinette or Antonia.

tony

³

[ toh-nee ]

adjective

, Informal.

, ton·i·er, ton·i·est.

1. high-toned; stylish:

   a tony nightclub.

tony

¹

/ ˈtəʊnɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   stylish or distinctive; classy

Tony

²

/ ˈtəʊnɪ /

noun

1. any of several medallions awarded annually in the United States by a professional school for the performing arts for outstanding achievement in the theatre

Word History and Origins

Origin of Tony¹

After the nickname of Antoinette Perry

Origin of Tony²

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; tone + -y ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of Tony¹

C20: from tone

Origin of Tony²

from Tony, the nickname of Antoinette Perry (died 1946), US actress and producer

Example Sentences

Malaysian-based entrepreneur Tony Fernandes has turned AirAsia into the most successful low cost airline in southeast Asia.

From The Daily Beast

Tony Shalhoub, Act One Sometimes you realize the power of a performance only when it remains in your mind many months later.

From The Daily Beast

But I trusted Tony Robbins could sort me out on both fronts.

From The Daily Beast

The feisty airline is the brainchild of entrepreneur Tony Fernandes, a Malaysian of Indian descent who also is a British citizen.

From The Daily Beast

His explanation only diminishes the irresistible excitement we feel while watching Tony Perkins peer at Janet Leigh in her shower.

From The Daily Beast

He thought so, at least, as he laughed and agreed with her, saying Tony was an unscrupulous rascal at the best of times.

From Project Gutenberg

She had left her chair, meaning to go indoors and prepare for supper before Tony actually arrived.

From Project Gutenberg

She gave details of the singular mood that had come upon her with the arrival of Tony, but Tom hardly heard her.

From Project Gutenberg

He was aware—by her silence chiefly—of the new distance between them, a distance the mention of Tony had emphasised.

From Project Gutenberg

Here was the strangeness of it: that he did not distrust Lettice, nor felt resentment against Tony.

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