candied
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˈkæn.diːd/
adj
- coated or encrusted with sugar
- preserved in sugar or syrup by baking till it becomes translucent
“Hot cross buns contain chopped candied fruit.”
- Pleasing, flattering.
“Hamlet: No, let the candied tongue lick absurd pomp, / And crook the pregnant hinges of the knee / Where thrift may follow fawning.”
verb
- simple past and past participle of candy
“We candied some apples to get ready for the party.”