fortified

adjective

for·​ti·​fied ˈfȯr-tə-ˌfīd How to pronounce fortified (audio)
1
: made stronger or more secure
a fortified city
fortified bridges
2
: improved or enhanced through the addition of one or more ingredients: such as
a
: having the alcohol content increased by the addition of distilled grape spirits during fermentation
Since Port is a fortified wine, it is fermented to about 5 percent alcohol, then brandy is added to arrive at a level of 20 percent alcohol.James Suckling
b
: enriched (as with vitamins or minerals) so that nutritional value is improved
fortified milk

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When done, our hair felt fortified and ready for new products to penetrate the hair shaft. Anaja I. Smith, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024 The entrepreneurs selflessly selling $20,000 timeshares in fortified campsites in Nevada, with optional training in bushcraft. Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 Finally, the 15 acres of grounds include a meadow surrounded by apple and beech trees, the moat around the fortified house, and a pond. Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 28 Sep. 2024 Sitting below sea level, around 30 feet below the main hospital, the fortified area is now home to a maternity ward, a pediatric facility and areas for intensive care, dialysis and neurosurgery. Richard Engel, NBC News, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fortified 

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fortified was in 1538

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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fortified. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.

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