candied

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candied

/ˈkæn.diːd/ UK

verb

participle, past simple past and past participle of candy We candied some apples to get ready for the party.

adjective more candied · most candied

coated or encrusted with sugar
preserved in sugar or syrup by baking till it becomes translucent Hot cross buns contain chopped candied fruit.
figuratively Pleasing, flattering. Hamlet: No, let the candied tongue lick absurd pomp, / And crook the pregnant hinges of the knee / Where thrift may follow fawning.

Similar: crystallized

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adjective

Similar: crystallized

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adj coated or encrusted with sugar

Italiano	candito

adj preserved in sugar or syrup

Italiano	candito

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@misc{candied_2026,
  title = {candied},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/candied},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}