bracingly
|brac-ing-ly|
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/ˈbreɪsɪŋli/
(bracing)
refreshingly invigorating
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bracingly' originates from the English word 'brace,' which comes from the Old French 'brace,' meaning 'arms' or 'pair.'
Historical Evolution
'brace' evolved from the Old French 'brace' to the Middle English 'brace,' eventually leading to the modern English 'bracingly.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'brace' referred to 'arms' or 'a pair,' but over time, it evolved to mean 'support' or 'strengthen,' leading to the adverb 'bracingly' meaning 'invigoratingly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a way that is refreshing or invigorating.
The wind blew bracingly across the field.
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Last updated: 2025/03/10 08:32