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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon

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

From Salon

She’s like, ‘I don’t know. You know the Trader Joe’s candied orange slices? Like that.’

From Los Angeles Times

A salt-forward cheese like feta lends bright sharpness that plays beautifully with soft, sweet components like wine-poached pears or candied plums.

From Salon

Related Words

• cloying 
• sentimental 
• syrupy 
• twee