adj

fortified

FAW-tih-fyd

adj

Made stronger against attack, especially with walls or defenses.

"The fortified city withstood the siege for months."

Having extra vitamins or minerals added.

"This cereal is fortified with iron and vitamin D."

noun

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 notes

In 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

more fortified comparative, fortifieds plural, most fortified superlative

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The _____ city withstood the siege for months.

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