candlelit
adjective
can·dle·lit
ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)it 
variants
or less commonly candlelighted
: illuminated by candlelight
a candlelit dinner
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This exclusive dining event offers a candlelit ambiance, stunning wildlife views and a four-course gourmet meal with wine.
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2025
For a special night out, check out Irene’s, a candlelit Italian restaurant steps from the hotel.
—Mariette Williams, Essence, 12 June 2025
Entering the dark and candlelit hotel suite, Phillip saw a robed man sitting in the corner of the room with a bandana covering his face and a baseball cap slung over his head.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2025
Settle in on the patio when the weather’s right, or grab a candlelit corner inside.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2025
For a special night out, check out Irene’s, a candlelit Italian restaurant steps from the hotel.
—Mariette Williams, Essence, 12 June 2025
Entering the dark and candlelit hotel suite, Phillip saw a robed man sitting in the corner of the room with a bandana covering his face and a baseball cap slung over his head.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2025
Settle in on the patio when the weather’s right, or grab a candlelit corner inside.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for candlelit
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“Candlelit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candlelit. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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