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- [brey-sing]
- /ˈbreɪ sɪŋ/
- /ˈbreɪ.sɪŋ/
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- [brey-sing]
- /ˈbreɪ sɪŋ/
Definitions of bracing word
- adjective bracing If you describe something, especially a place, climate, or activity as bracing, you mean that it makes you feel fresh and full of energy. 3
- adjective bracing refreshing; stimulating; invigorating 3
- noun bracing a system of braces used to strengthen or support 3
- adjective bracing invigorating; stimulating; refreshing 3
- noun bracing a device that braces; support 3
- noun bracing a system of braces 3
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Origin of bracing
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
1475-85; brace (v.) + -ing1, -ing2
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Parts of speech for Bracing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bracing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
bracing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bracing
adj bracing
- refreshing — having the power to restore freshness, vitality, energy, etc.: a refreshing nap.
- invigorating — to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize.
- tonic — a medicine that invigorates or strengthens: a tonic of sulphur and molasses.
- crisp — Food that is crisp is pleasantly hard, or has a pleasantly hard surface.
- rousing — exciting; stirring: a rousing song.
Antonyms for bracing
adj bracing
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- responsive — responding especially readily and sympathetically to appeals, efforts, influences, etc.: a responsive government.
- tiring — Archaic. to dress (the head or hair), especially with a headdress.
- temperate — moderate or self-restrained; not extreme in opinion, statement, etc.: a temperate response to an insulting challenge.
- warm — having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses: a warm bath.
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