Making something stronger or more secure; strengthening physically or emotionally; the present participle of 'fortify.'
From 'fortify' + '-ing' (present participle suffix). The '-ing' form combines the root with a gerund or progressive marker.
A fortifying belief, a fortifying meal, a fortifying speech—the word works equally well whether you're talking about physical strength or emotional resilience.
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