candied

1. 1

   simple past and past participle of candyform-ofparticiplepast

   • We candied some apples to get ready for the party.

1. 1

   coated or encrusted with sugar

2. 2

   preserved in sugar or syrup by baking till it becomes translucent

   • Hot cross buns contain chopped candied fruit.
3. 3

   Pleasing, flattering.figuratively

   • Hamlet: No, let the candied tongue lick absurd pomp, / And crook the pregnant hinges of the knee / Where thrift may follow fawning.

syn. crystallized