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

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

Word forms

more fortified comparative, fortifieds plural, most fortified superlative

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Rhymes for fortified

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Frequently asked questions

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.