fortified

adjective

for·​ti·​fied ˈfȯr-tə-ˌfīd 

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

Examples of fortified in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wine Tasting There are over 1500 acres of vines on the island, producing a wide variety of wine, Pineau (a regional fortified wine), and Cognac. —Jo Rodgers, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024

The finds, including extensive fortified cities and stunning artifacts, helped rewrite the region’s history. —Byvaishnavi Chandrashekhar, science.org, 4 Nov. 2024

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

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fortified

• fortified wine