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

Recent Examples on the Web Don’t leave without trying the pizza at Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen, a cocktail at Francis, or an intimate, candlelit dinner at the renowned 20-seat restaurant The Blacksmiths. Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024 The award for most impressive setting goes to Victoria Beckham, with a candlelit château on the outskirts of the city. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024 Channel the wicked, occult feel by incorporating lots of layers, texture, and candlelit corners in your fall decor. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2024 In the expansive corner couple’s spa suite, the Couple’s Rose Petal Romance Retreat is a candlelit treatment for two. Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for candlelit 

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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 31 Oct. 2024.

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