Word
fortified
Phoneticsfor·ti·fied, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɔɹtəˌfaɪd/
UK/fˈɔːtɪfˌaɪd/
Definitions
01protected against attack
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. made strong and protected with walls or other defenses to keep out enemies.
adj. strengthened against military attack through the construction of defensive works such as walls, trenches, or bunkers.
“The soldiers retreated behind the fortified walls of the old city.”
“The island was heavily fortified during the war, with concrete bunkers and artillery batteries positioned along every accessible beach.”
Antonyms
02food with added nutrients
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. having extra vitamins or minerals added to make it healthier.
adj. describing food or drink that has been enriched with additional nutrients, typically vitamins or minerals, during processing.
“Many breakfast cereals are fortified with iron and vitamin D.”
“Public health initiatives often mandate that flour be fortified with folic acid to reduce the incidence of certain birth defects.”
Synonyms
03wine with added alcohol
C1 · Advanced Cooking Technical
adj. describing wine that has had a stronger alcohol, like brandy, added to it.
adj. denoting wine to which distilled spirits have been added to increase the alcohol content and improve shelf life.
“Port and sherry are two famous types of fortified wine.”
“The chef used a splash of fortified wine to deglaze the pan, adding a rich depth of flavour to the sauce.”
04a type of wine
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Cooking Technical
n. a wine that has extra alcohol added to it.
n. a wine, such as port or madeira, that has been strengthened by the addition of spirits.
“He enjoyed a small glass of fortified after his dinner.”
“The cellar contained an impressive collection of aged fortifieds, ranging from dry sherries to syrupy dessert wines.”
Real-World Examples
“Three South Korean soldiers have been injured in an explosion at the heavily fortified border with North Korea.” “The keep – a fortified tower within a castle – had to be moved to repair a wall that was damaged in a major earthquake.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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