candy Synonyms
Another word for candy
• noun (Context 1)
A sweet food made primarily with sugar or syrup, typically flavored, colored, and formed into small pieces.
"She bought a colorful bag of assorted confection to give out to the neighborhood children on Halloween."
• noun (Context 2)
Something that is pleasing or appealing to the senses but often lacks deep substance or enduring value.
"The summer action movie was entirely visual fluff, featuring stunning special effects but very little plot."
• verb (Context 3)
To preserve or coat food by cooking it in a heavy syrup or sugar (especially fruit, citrus peels, or nuts).
"The pastry chef decided to sugar the orange peels to use as a vibrant garnish for the chocolate cake."
Opposites of candy
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of candy varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: