adj
candied
KAN-deed
Candied (adj) means Coated or preserved in sugar. Example: “She topped the cake with candied orange peel.”
adj
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Coated or preserved in sugar.
"Hot cross buns contain chopped candied fruit."
"She topped the cake with candied orange peel."
"Candied yams are a Thanksgiving staple in many homes."
How to use candied
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCooked or coated in sugar until sweet and often glossy.
Common pairings
candied nuts
candied fruit
candied yams
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more candied
- Superlative
- most candied
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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.
