bracing

/'breisiɳ/
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bracing

The hiker takes a deep breath of the bracing mountain air.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Imparting vitality and energy; refreshing and invigorating: Describes something, typically air or an activity, that makes one feel healthy, energetic, and revitalized.

  2. Noun:

    • A structural member used to stiffen a framework: A device, such as a strut or support, that provides stability and strength to a structure by resisting pressure or force.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • We went for a bracing walk along the windy coast.
    • After the sauna, a bracing cold shower felt wonderful.

  • Noun:

    • The carpenter installed a steel bracing to reinforce the wooden frame.
    • The bridge's stability depends on the diagonal bracing beneath it.
Advanced Usage
  • "to find something bracing": to experience something as refreshing and energizing.
    • I find his direct and honest criticism to be quite bracing.
Variants and Related Words

  • Brace (verb/noun): The root word. As a verb, it means to prepare or support. As a noun, it can mean a pair, a support, or a device for straightening teeth.

    • You should brace yourself for bad news. (verb)
    • He wore a brace on his knee after the injury. (noun)

  • Bracingly (adverb): In an invigorating manner.

    • The wind blew bracingly from the north.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Invigorating, refreshing, stimulating, energizing, tonic.
  • Noun: Support, strut, prop, reinforcement, stay.
Related Phrases
  • Brace yourself: Prepare for something difficult or unpleasant.
    • Brace yourself; the exam results are about to be posted.
bracing

The hiker takes a deep breath of the bracing mountain air.

Adjective
  1. imparting vitality and energy
    • the bracing mountain air
Noun
  1. a structural member used to stiffen a framework

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