Bracing: meaning, definitions and examples

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bracing

 

[ ˈbreɪsɪŋ ]

Context #1

weather

Giving support or strength to; invigorating; refreshing.

Synonyms

invigorating, refreshing, stimulating

Examples of usage

  • The bracing mountain air filled her lungs with freshness.
  • After the bracing walk along the beach, I felt rejuvenated.
  • The bracing wind blew away the cobwebs in my mind.
  • Bracing myself against the strong wind, I could barely move forward.
  • The bracing breeze from the ocean brought a sense of clarity to my thoughts.

Translations

Translations of the word "bracing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reforço

🇮🇳 सुदृढीकरण

🇩🇪 Verstärkung

🇮🇩 penguatan

🇺🇦 підтримка

🇵🇱 wzmocnienie

🇯🇵 補強 (ほきょう)

🇫🇷 renforcement

🇪🇸 refuerzo

🇹🇷 destek

🇰🇷 보강 (보강)

🇸🇦 تعزيز

🇨🇿 výztuha

🇸🇰 výstuha

🇨🇳 支撑 (zhīchēng)

🇸🇮 okrepitev

🇮🇸 styrking

🇰🇿 нығайту

🇬🇪 გაძლიერება

🇦🇿 gücləndirmə

🇲🇽 refuerzo

Word origin

The word 'bracing' originated from the Middle English word 'bras' or 'brass' meaning to hold firm or to tighten. Over time, it evolved to refer to something that gives support or strength. In the context of weather, 'bracing' describes the refreshing and invigorating feeling of a strong wind or cool air. The term has been used for centuries to convey the sense of revitalization and energy that comes from exposure to such elements.

See also: bracelet, embrace, embracer.