Synonyms of candiednext
1
: encrusted or coated with sugar
candied fruits
2
: baked with sugar or syrup until translucent
candied yams

candied

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of candy entry 2

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Adjective
But with the advent of commercial baking, the product inside the boxes became increasingly dry and flat-tasting, with cheaper ingredients like candied squash and milk powder. — Julia Moskin, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2022 See All Example Sentences for candied

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of candied was circa 1600

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“Candied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candied. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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