candied

adjective
UK: /ˈkændid/
US: /ˈkændid/

  1. Covered with sugar; preserved in or encrusted with sugar.

    1. I love candied fruit so much.
    2. The bakery is famous for its candied ginger, which is a holiday tradition.

  2. Sweet and pleasant.

    1. This candied orange is very tasty.
    2. The candied aroma of caramel filled the air, tempting everyone nearby.

Synonyms

glazed
candied verb

  1. To cook fruit or other food in sugar syrup.

    1. She candied the orange peels.
    2. My grandmother always candied citrus fruits for the Christmas holidays.

  2. To preserve or conserve.

    1. The chef candied rose petals for an elegant dessert topping.
    2. They candied the memories of that summer, recalling only the best moments.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "candied" in English means: Covered with sugar; preserved in or encrusted with sugar., Sweet and pleasant..

The phonetic transcription of "candied" is /ˈkændid/ in British English and /ˈkændid/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "candied": glazed.

Example usage of "candied": "I love candied fruit so much.". More examples on the page.