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candied

[kan-deed] / ˈkæn did /
ADJECTIVE
honeyed
Synonyms
STRONG
cajoling flattering ingratiating sugarcoated
WEAK
dulcet sugary
ADJECTIVE
saccharine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cloying sentimental syrupy twee
WEAK
honeyed ingratiating sweet
ADJECTIVE
sugary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
sticky sweet syrupy
WEAK
flattering glace honeyed mawkish pleasant sacchariferous saccharine
ADJECTIVE
sugary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
sticky sweet
WEAK
granular
ADJECTIVE
sweet
Synonyms
STRONGEST
delicious luscious sweetened syrupy
WEAK
candy-coated cloying honeyed like candy like honey nectarous sacchariferous saccharine sugar-coated sugared toothsome
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unsavory
WEAK
acid bitter salty sour

Example Sentences

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Cake fillings of almond crunch and toasted pecan praline and candied lemon, while jackfruit and palm sugar bring distinct South-East Asian flavours.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The company also has seasonal offerings, including a cookie butter latte and a candied cherry energy drink.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025

I ordered my usual: fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, candied yams and a biscuit slathered in grape jelly butter.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2025

She’s like, ‘I don’t know. You know the Trader Joe’s candied orange slices? Like that.’

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2025

She looked longingly on as her uncle found the package of candied chestnuts and ripped it open.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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