Synonyms for

Candied

Verb / ˈkændi:d / Another word for candied — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Candied means to coat or preserve food with sugar syrup. It is a method of preserving fruits or nuts by boiling them in sugar syrup until they are crystallized.

Synonyms & similar words

sugarcoated crystalised glaze candy crystalized sugarcoat glace sugared crystallized glazed caramelized honeyed sweetened coated preserved cured jellied conserve marmalade jam chutney pickle relish sauce dried dehydrated freeze-dried

Example sentences

  1. The baker made candied gingerbread cookies for the holiday season.
  2. My mom made candied pecans for our family's Christmas party.
  3. The fruitcake was loaded with candied cherries and raisins.
  4. I like to add candied lemon zest to my homemade ice cream.
  5. The candied yams were everyone's favorite side dish at Thanksgiving dinner.

Quotes

  • I love the smell of candied nuts roasting in the oven.
  • Candied fruit is the perfect topping for a holiday cake.
  • The candied flowers on the wedding cake looked so pretty.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words