Candied
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkæn.diːd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Candied is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of candy.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of candy.
More Meanings
- coated or encrusted with sugar
- preserved in sugar or syrup by baking till it becomes translucent
- (figurative) Pleasing, flattering.
Example Sentences
Hot cross buns contain chopped candied fruit.
We candied some apples to get ready for the party.
Hamlet: No, let the candied tongue lick absurd pomp, / And crook the pregnant hinges of the knee / Where thrift may follow fawning.
Synonyms for candied
Depending on context, synonyms include crystallized, preserved, sugary, sugar-coated, crystalized.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sugary, sugar-coated, crystalized, preserved, citron, sugarcoated.
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