candied Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze
    glaze; candy; sugarcoat.
  2. adjective satellite encrusted with sugar or syrup
    sugar-coated.
    • candied grapefruit peel
  3. adjective satellite (used especially of fruits) preserved by coating with or allowing to absorb sugar
    glace; crystalized; crystalised.

WordNet

Can"died adjective
Etymology
From 1st Candy.
Definitions
  1. Preserved in or with sugar; incrusted with a candylike substance; as, candied fruits.
  2. (a) Converted wholly or partially into sugar or candy; as candied sirup. (b) Conted or more or less with sugar; as, candidied raisins. (c) Figuratively; Honeyed; sweet; flattering.
    Let the candied tongue lick absurd pomp. Shak.
  3. Covered or incrusted with that which resembles sugar or candy.
    Will the cold brook, Candiedwith ice, caudle thy morning tast? Shak.

Webster 1913