fortified
fortified Lexical Profile
fortified Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Having had extra nutrients, such as vitamins or minerals, added to increase nutritional value (of food or drink).
"The pediatrician recommended a breakfast cereal that is fortified with iron and calcium."
Provided with defensive works, walls, or reinforcements to protect against attack or physical damage.
"Tourists walked along the ancient walls of the fortified hilltop town."
Strengthened by the addition of distilled spirits, such as brandy, during production (of wine).
"Port and sherry are classic examples of fortified wines often served after dinner."
• verb
To strengthen a place or structure with defensive works or physical reinforcements.
"Engineers fortified the coastal seawall with concrete barriers before the hurricane season."
To invigorate or encourage someone physically, mentally, or morally.
"A warm meal and a good night's sleep fortified the hikers for the final ascent."
• Rhymes for fortified
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the verb 'fortify', which entered Middle English via Old French 'fortifier', from Late Latin 'fortificare', combining 'fortis' (strong) and 'facere' (to make).