— bracingly , adv. — bracingness , n.
/bray"sing/ , adj.
1. strengthening; invigorating: This mountain air is bracing.
2. of, pertaining to, or serving as a brace.
n.
3. a brace.
4. braces collectively: The bracing on this scaffold is weak.
5. material, as timber, used for braces.
[ 1475-85; BRACE (v.) + -ING 1 , -ING 2 ]
Syn. 1. stimulating, revivifying, energizing.