OpenSynonym

candies

The word “candies” has 2 syllables: can-dies

It's pronounced as /ˈkændiz/

What is synonym and antonym for candies?

In the thesaurus, “candies” has 36 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for candies along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for candies

  • ameliorates
  • bits
  • bonbon
  • cates
  • confectionery
  • confit
  • cosmeticizes
  • dainties
  • delectables
  • delicacies
  • desserts
  • dolls up
  • dresses up
  • embellishes
  • enhances
  • enriches
  • goodies
  • hokum
  • improves
  • jawbreaker
  • junkets
  • kickshaws
  • meliorates
  • morsels
  • soups up
  • spruces
  • sweet
  • sweetens
  • sweetmeat
  • sweetmeats
  • sweets
  • tidbits
  • titbits
  • treats
  • tricks
  • viands

Meanings of candies

  • noun
    1. Edible, sweet-tasting confectionery containing sugar, or sometimes artificial sweeteners, and often flavored with fruit, chocolate, nuts, herbs and spices, or artificial flavors.
    2. A piece of confectionery of this kind.
    3. (slang, chiefly US) crack cocaine.
    4. A unit of mass used in southern India, equal to twenty maunds, roughly equal to 500 pounds avoirdupois but varying locally.
  • verb
    1. To cook in, or coat with, sugar syrup.
    2. To have sugar crystals form in or on.
    3. To be formed into candy; to solidify in a candylike form or mass.

Example Sentences

  • The children were excited to receive candies after the parade.
  • I bought a bag of candies to share with my friends during the movie.
  • The store had a wide selection of candies for Halloween.
  • He handed out candies to everyone at the party.
  • She loves making homemade candies for special occasions.

On this page you'll find 36 synonyms or another words to candies, such as: ameliorates, bits, bonbon, cates, confectionery, confit, cosmeticizes.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

dainties

kickshaws

Browse the Thesaurus