adj

candied

KAN-deed

Candied (adj) means coated or preserved in sugar. Example: “She topped the cake with candied orange peel.”

adj

Coated or preserved in sugar.

"She topped the cake with candied orange peel."

"Candied yams are a Thanksgiving staple in many homes."

How to Use Candied

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCooked or coated in sugar until sweet and often glossy.

Common pairings

candied nuts candied fruit candied yams

more candied comparative, most candied superlative

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She topped the cake with _____ orange peel.

crystallized

crystallized

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What does “candied” mean?

The word “candied” means coated or preserved in sugar. In plain terms, cooked or coated in sugar until sweet and often glossy.

How do you pronounce “candied”?

“Candied” is pronounced KAN-deed (/ˈkæn.diːd/ in IPA).

How do you use “candied” in a sentence?

Here is “candied” used in a sentence: “She topped the cake with candied orange peel.”

What is another word for “candied”?

Words with a similar meaning to “candied” include crystallized.

What part of speech is “candied”?

“Candied” is an adjective.

crystallized