adj
Uncommon
fortified
FAW-tih-fyd
Fortified (adj) means Made stronger against attack, especially with walls or defenses. Example: “The fortified city withstood the siege for months.”
adj
1
Made stronger against attack, especially with walls or defenses.
"The fortified city withstood the siege for months."
"Tourists walk around the fortified castle and look out from its thick walls."
"The villagers sheltered inside a fortified tower when raiders came."
2
Having extra vitamins or minerals added.
"This cereal is fortified with iron and vitamin D."
"Some breakfast cereals are fortified with extra vitamins for children."
"The label says this flour is fortified with calcium and iron."
noun
1
A wine that has had extra alcohol, usually brandy, added to it.
"Port and sherry are both types of fortified wine."
How to use fortified
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStrengthened — whether that means military defenses, added nutrients in food, or extra alcohol in wine.
Common pairings
fortified wine
fortified with vitamins
fortified walls
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Word forms
- Plural
- fortifieds
- Comparative
- more fortified
- Superlative
- most fortified
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What does “fortified” mean?
The word “fortified” means made stronger against attack, especially with walls or defenses. In plain terms, strengthened — whether that means military defenses, added nutrients in food, or extra alcohol in wine.
How do you pronounce “fortified”?
“Fortified” is pronounced FAW-tih-fyd (/ˈfɔɹtɪfaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “fortified” in a sentence?
Here is “fortified” used in a sentence: “The fortified city withstood the siege for months.”
What part of speech is “fortified”?
Depending on how it is used, “fortified” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “fortified” a common word?
“Fortified” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fortified” have?
“Fortified” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made stronger against attack, especially with walls or defenses.
