MORTIFIED
/ˈmɔːtəˌfaɪd/
9 letters · 3 syllables · adjective, verb
Definition of MORTIFIED
Acutely embarrassed.
To discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on.
"Some people seek sainthood by mortifying the body."
(usually used passively) To embarrass, to humiliate. To injure one's dignity.
"I was so mortified I could have died right there; instead I fainted, but I swore I'd never let that happen to me again."
To kill.
Examples of MORTIFIED in a Sentence
- "Some people seek sainthood by mortifying the body."
- "I was so mortified I could have died right there; instead I fainted, but I swore I'd never let that happen to me again."
Word Details
Is MORTIFIED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MORTIFIED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MORTIFIED uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MORTIFIED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | o | r | t | i | f | i | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MORTIFIED
100 words from the letters in MORTIFIED
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How to Use MORTIFIED in Word Games
MORTIFIED is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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