Can"died (?), a. [From 1st Candy.] 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.

• Preserved in sugar
       
• Hot cross buns contain chopped candied fruit