candied

American  

[kan-deed] / ˈkæn did /

adjective

1. impregnated or incrusted with or as if with sugar.

   candied ginger.

2. prepared by cooking in sugar or syrup.

   candied yams.

3. honeyed; flattering.

   candied words.

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candied British  

/ ˈkændɪd /

adjective

1. impregnated or encrusted with or as if with sugar or syrup

   candied peel

2. (of sugar, honey, etc) crystallized

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Other Word Forms

• uncandied adjective

Etymology

Origin of candied

First recorded in 1590–1600; candy + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Her shoes were Mary Janes the color of candied apples and her white socks were pulled right up to her knees.

From Literature

I tried to ask for forgiveness by giving them candied figs.

From Literature

We feasted on smoked pork belly, which was fatty and fork-tender, smoked brisket, baked beans, and, of course, candied sweet potato with plenty of butter, cinnamon, and sugar.

From Salon

Next up, a pumpkin loaf that refuses to be merely seasonal wallpaper: layered with cold coffee, cardamom, candied citrus and dark chocolate, it’s a little bit bakery, a little bit cozy kitchen alchemy.

From Salon

It’s garnished with berries and candied rosemary and ginger.

From Salon

Related Words

• cloying
• sentimental
• syrupy
• twee