"Fortified" validity in different word game dictionaries
Dictionary | Validity |
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Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"fortified" Definition
- protected or strengthened against attack; provided with defensive military works:Jim’s platoon was the reserve force for his company's coordinated assault on a heavily fortified hill.
- given strength or vigor, as by food or drink:She rejoined her companions, toting snacks and goodies in her pack, and the newly fortified hikers continued on their way the next day.
- Nutrition
- having one or more ingredients added, as vitamins, minerals, etc., to increase nutritional value:The fortified flour helps reduce anemia and enhance micronutrient uptake.
- (of wine or the like) having extra alcohol added:Marsala, a fortified wine sweetened with concentrated grape juice, comes from Sicily.
- strengthened mentally or morally:From this new perspective, he looked upon the impossible task with fortified courage.
- having ingredients, elements, or features added in order to increase effectiveness or withstand strain or wear:The new, fortified design standards aim at strengthening buildings and infrastructure against high winds, flooding, and fire.
- the simple past tense and past participle of fortify.
"fortified" Synonyms & Antonyms
"fortified" synonyms:
- secured,
- protected,
- armoured,
- armored,
- guarded,
- walled,
- defended,
- strengthened,
- toughened,
- buttressed,
- braced,
- hardened,
- safeguarded,
- reinforced,
- covered,
- fortressed,
- bulwarked,
- manned,
- barricaded
"fortified" antonyms:
- exposed,
- unsupported,
- open,
- unguarded,
- unprotected,
- unsubstantiated,
- groundless,
- unfounded,
- baseless,
- unreasonable,
- foundationless,
- uncorroborated,
- unwarranted,
- unconfirmed,
- unproven,
- unverified,
- drained,
- tired,
- exhausted