Candied — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ˈkan-dēd/ can·died

Meaning & Definition of Candied

Candied (adjective)

  1. encrusted or coated with sugar
  2. baked with sugar or syrup until translucent

Candied (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make more desirable

    "the publisher hopes the flashy cover will candy up the novel for impulse buyers"

    similar: dressed up, enhanced, sweetened
    related: ameliorated, enriched, improved, meliorated, embellished, souped up, tricked, cosmeticized, dolled up, spruced

Related Entry: Candy (verb)

Candy is a different word from Candied. The synonyms below are for candy, not for candied.

  1. to make more desirable

    "the publisher hopes the flashy cover will candy up the novel for impulse buyers"

    similar: dress up, enhance, sweeten
    related: ameliorate, enrich, improve, meliorate, embellish, soup up, trick, cosmeticize, doll up, spruce

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Candied

The most common words with a similar meaning to Candied:

dressed up, enhanced, sweetened

Related Words for Candied

ameliorated, enriched, improved, meliorated, embellished, souped up, tricked, cosmeticized, dolled up, spruced

Origin & Etymology of Candied

First known use: circa 1600

Frequently Asked Questions about Candied

What does "Candied" mean?

"Candied" means encrusted or coated with sugar. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: encrusted or coated with sugar.

What is another word for "Candied"?

Other words for "Candied" include dressed up, enhanced and sweetened. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Candied" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Candied"?

There are 13 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Candied". Common alternatives include dressed up, enhanced and sweetened.

How do you use "Candied" in a sentence?

Examples of "Candied" in a sentence: "the publisher hopes the flashy cover will candy up the novel for impulse buyers".

Is "Candied" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Candied" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Candied"?

"Candied" is pronounced /ˈkan-dēd/ and divided into syllables as can·died.

What is the origin of the word "Candied"?

First known use: circa 1600.

What is another word for "Candied" meaning "to make more desirable"?

When "Candied" (verb) means to make more desirable, synonyms include dressed up, enhanced and sweetened.