tony

[ toh-nee ]
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adjective,ton·i·er, ton·i·est.Informal.
  1. high-toned; stylish: a tony nightclub.

Origin of tony

1
An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; tone + -y1

Other definitions for Tony (2 of 3)

Tony1
[ 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.

Origin of Tony

2
After the nickname of Antoinette Perry

Other definitions for Tony (3 of 3)

Tony2
[ toh-nee ]

noun
  1. a male given name, form of Anthony.

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

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How to use tony in a sentence

  • Following Tonys example, they stood up when the ladies filed out of the room, led by Rosina Steptoe.

  • She looked at him with a curious intentness, for Tonys face was haggard, and a horrible fear came upon the man as she did so.

    The Dust of Conflict | David Goodger (goodger@python.org)
  • The girl did very little to repulse him, in fact scarcely more than lift her eyes, but Tonys arm fell to his side.

    The Dust of Conflict | David Goodger (goodger@python.org)
  • There was also a little more color than usual in her cheeks, but her eyes were steady, which Tonys were not.

    The Dust of Conflict | David Goodger (goodger@python.org)
  • There was a little murmur, and a gray-haired farmer, who was a legatee, also shook Tonys hand.

    The Dust of Conflict | David Goodger (goodger@python.org)

British Dictionary definitions for tony (1 of 2)

tony

/ (ˈtəʊnɪ) /


adjectivetonier or toniest
  1. US and Canadian informal stylish or distinctive; classy

Origin of tony

1
C20: from tone

British Dictionary definitions for Tony (2 of 2)

Tony

/ (ˈtəʊnɪ) /


nounplural Tonies or Tonys
  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

Origin of Tony

2
from Tony, the nickname of Antoinette Perry (died 1946), US actress and producer

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