1. refreshing and energizing; invigorating

1. a framework of wooden or metal supports used to strengthen or support a structure

Examples

• The bracing mountain air made us feel energized.
• She took a bracing cold shower to wake up.
• The bracing wind off the ocean was refreshing.
• Workers installed metal bracing to support the old building.
• The roof needed additional bracing after the storm.
• Cross bracing was added to prevent the structure from swaying.
• The bracing sea breeze cleared her mind.
• Diagonal bracing strengthened the wooden frame.