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BRACINGLY

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brac⋅ing

  [brey-sing]
Use BRACINGLY in a Sentence
–adjective
1. strengthening; invigorating: This mountain air is bracing.
2. of, pertaining to, or serving as a brace.
–noun
3. a brace.
4. braces collectively: The bracing on this scaffold is weak.
5. material, as timber, used for braces.
Origin:
1475–85; brace (v.) + -ing 1 , -ing 2

Related forms:
brac⋅ing⋅ly, adverb
brac⋅ing⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. stimulating, revivifying, energizing.
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brac·ing   (brā'sĭng)   
adj.  Invigorating or refreshing; strengthening: a bracing tonic.
n.  

  1. A support; a brace.

  2. Braces considered as a group.

brac'ing·ly adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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