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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

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

pastries

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  • desserts
  • entremets
  • sweeties
  • sweetmeats
  • sweets

delectables

delicacies

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