Meaning & use
bracing
Making one feel suddenly refreshed, invigorated, or awake, often because of cold or fresh air.
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A bracing walk along the winter beach cleared her head after a stressful week.
The bracing mountain air made the early morning hike feel worth the effort.
A note on using this word
Usually describes cold, fresh, or crisp conditions that feel stimulating rather than pleasant in a soft, warm sense.
Words with a similar meaning
invigoratingrefreshing
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