candlelit

adjective

can·​dle·​lit ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)it How to pronounce candlelit (audio)
variants or less commonly candlelighted
: illuminated by candlelight
a candlelit dinner

Examples of candlelit in a Sentence

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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 Towering floral arrangements and candlelit corners set the stage for an elegant evening of conversation and celebration as Burch and Roussel, ever the gracious hosts, made their way through the room, greeting longtime friends and making new acquaintances. Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for candlelit

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of candlelit was in 1826

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“Candlelit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candlelit. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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