candied

[kan-deed]

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.

candied

/ ˈkændɪd /

adjective

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

   candied peel

2. (of sugar, honey, etc) crystallized

Other Word Forms

• uncandied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of candied¹

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

Example Sentences

The Caesar salad, with candied anchovies, gem lettuce, and umeboshi dressing, is a playful twist, but the main course is where things get truly exciting.

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Stewart goes on to provide tutorials on how to make those boxed lanterns — along with an array of Halloween-centric treats and decorations: candied apples, homemade costumes, pumpkin-shaped iced cookies and carved pumpkins.

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The company also has seasonal offerings, including a cookie butter latte and a candied cherry energy drink.

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I ordered my usual: fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, candied yams and a biscuit slathered in grape jelly butter.

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Garnish with candied lemon peel or crushed amaretti cookies for a little crunch.

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Related Words

• cloying 
• sentimental 
• syrupy 
• twee