bracing

[ brey-sing ]

adjective

1. strengthening; invigorating:

   This mountain air is bracing.

2. of, relating to, or serving as a brace.

noun

1. a brace.
2. braces collectively:

   The bracing on this scaffold is weak.

3. material, as timber, used for braces.

bracing

/ ˈbreɪsɪŋ /

adjective

1. refreshing; stimulating; invigorating

   the air here is bracing

noun

1. a system of braces used to strengthen or support

   the bracing supporting the building is perfectly adequate

Derived Forms

• ˈbracingly, adverb

Other Word Forms

• bracing·ly adverb
• bracing·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bracing¹

First recorded in 1475–85; brace + -ing ¹ for the noun senses; brace + -ing ² for the adjective senses

Example Sentences

Blackpink has a US stadium tour coming up, but for now, let’s relish these bracing, deeper dives into what else they’re capable of as individuals.

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Palm Springs is bracing for an economic hit.

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U.S. entertainment companies have been bracing for additional fallout from the global trade war — including a possible backlash against its products and a weaker advertising market.

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Sweeping tariffs have yet to hit the shelves of his local Costco, but Trinidad Estrada is already bracing for the impact on his family finances.

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U.S. entertainment companies have been bracing for additional fallout from the global trade war.

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Related Words

• invigorating
• refreshing