adj
candied
KAN-deed
adj
1
Coated or preserved in sugar.
"She topped the cake with candied orange peel."
"Candied yams are a Thanksgiving staple in many homes."
How to Use Candied
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCooked or coated in sugar until sweet and often glossy.
Common pairings
candied nuts
candied fruit
candied yams
Word Forms
more candied comparative, most candied superlative
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She topped the cake with _____ orange peel.