bracing

American  

[brey-sing] / ˈbreɪ sɪŋ /

adjective

1. strengthening; invigorating.

   This mountain air is bracing.

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

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noun

1. a brace.

2. braces collectively.

   The bracing on this scaffold is weak.

3. material, as timber, used for braces.

bracing British  

/ ˈbreɪsɪŋ /

adjective

1. refreshing; stimulating; invigorating

   the air here is bracing

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noun

1. a system of braces used to strengthen or support

   the bracing supporting the building is perfectly adequate

Other Word Forms

• bracingly adverb
• bracingness noun

Etymology

Origin of bracing

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

Example Sentences

“California is once again bracing for intense winter weather, and we’re taking every precaution to keep people safe,” Newsom said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

But he’s bracing for customers to switch soon to shrimp-producing countries with lower tariffs like Ecuador—and domestic American shrimp producers.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s also bracing for the Federal Reserve’s latest interest-rate decision, which is due on Jan. 28.

From Barron's

But investors are still bracing for a central bank marked by unusual division, a potentially weaker chair and the lingering threat of more radical change.

From The Wall Street Journal

New Year's Day is traditionally the day when brave swimmers don their fancy dress for the Loony Dook - a hangover-clearing dip in the bracing waters of the Firth of Forth.

From BBC

Related Words

• invigorating
• refreshing