Word
candied
Phoneticscan·died, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkændid/
UK/kˈændɪd/
Definition
adj. covered in sugar or cooked in sweet syrup, so it tastes very sweet and often looks shiny. You use it mostly for fruit, nuts, or peel.
adj. coated, impregnated, or preserved in sugar or syrup, typically describing fruit, nuts, or peel prepared as confectionery.
Examples
“She likes candied almonds as a sweet snack.”
“He buys candied ginger from the market to soothe his throat in winter.”
“The cake was decorated with candied orange peel that caught the light like small pieces of amber.”
Examples
simple
“She likes candied almonds as a sweet snack.”
contextual
“He buys candied ginger from the market to soothe his throat in winter.”
complex
“The cake was decorated with candied orange peel that caught the light like small pieces of amber.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “candied” in context.
Verb
01. add candied
“Add candied ginger to the cake mixture for extra warmth.”
verb + adj
02. chop candied
“Chop candied peel finely and stir it into the batter.”
verb + adj
03. contain candied
“This festive bread contains candied fruit and nuts.”
verb + adj
Noun
04. candied apple
“Children love sticky candied apples at the fair.”
adj + noun
05. candied cherry
“The cupcake was finished with a candied cherry on top.”
adj + noun
06. candied fruit
“She added candied fruit to the Christmas cake recipe.”
adj + noun
07. candied ginger
“A little candied ginger adds spice to biscuits.”
adj + noun
08. candied nut
“Candied nuts make a crunchy topping for salads.”
adj + noun
09. candied orange
“He garnished the dessert with candied orange slices.”
adj + noun
10. candied pecan
“She snacked on a handful of candied pecans after lunch.”
adj + noun
11. candied peel
“Mix candied peel into the dough for a citrus flavour.”
adj + noun
12. bag of candied ginger
“I bought a small bag of candied ginger at the market.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before nouns denoting foods, as in 'candied fruit'.
Real-World Examples
“However, Cuisine from previous festivals included mochi donuts, soufflé pancakes, king squid, dumplings, grilled eel, shrimp tempura, candied hawthorn tanghulu (skewered berries coated in a hard sugar glazes) and shaobing (layered flatbread filled with various meats).” “I ate the cardamom-flavoured roll with jam before going on to try the Sønderjysk festkringle, a buttery Danish pastry made with candied citrus peel and raisins.” “I had a couple of oranges left so I also decided to make candied orange peel, by chopping up peel and simmering it in boiling water for 10 minutes.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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