Candied

/ˈkandiːd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Preserved or glazed with sugar or syrup, often used to enhance the flavor of fruits or other foods.

The candied orange peel added a delightful sweetness to the cake.

Made sweet or appealing in a superficial manner.

The candied version of the story omitted the darker themes.

Referring to fruits or nuts that have been cooked in sugar syrup and dried.

She decorated the dessert with candied cherries for a colorful presentation.

Derived from the word 'candy', which comes from the Arabic 'qand' meaning 'sugar'.

candied fruit

Fruit that has been preserved by being cooked in sugar syrup.

candied ginger

Ginger root that has been cooked and preserved in sugar, often used in baking or as a snack.

candy

A sweet food made from sugar or syrup.

confectionery

Sweets and candies collectively, often made from sugar.