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Definition of candied

candied

/ˈkæn.diːd/
can · died
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candied Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Preserved, coated, or encrusted with boiled or crystallized sugar.

Example

"The traditional holiday fruitcake was studded with candied orange peel and roasted pecans."

2

Excessively sweet, flattering, or pleasant in manner or speech; honeyed.

Example

"He was too experienced a diplomat to be swayed by the envoy's candied compliments."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'candied' (coated or preserved with sugar) with the near-homophone 'candid' (truthful, straightforward, or unposed).

• Nearby Words

candidature
candidly
candidness
candied
candiru
candle
candleholder

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'candy', which comes via Middle English and Old French from Arabic 'qandī' (sugared), ultimately tracing back to Sanskrit 'khaṇḍa' (piece of sugar).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Candied. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/candied
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