candlelit

adjective

can·​dle·​lit ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)it 

variants or less commonly candlelighted

ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)ī-təd 

: illuminated by candlelight

a candlelit dinner

Examples of candlelit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Terraced gardens planted with fruit trees, vegetables, and herbs spill toward Exomvourgo mountain, while a spring-fed pool, outdoor dining pergolas, and secluded corners invite long afternoons that stretch into candlelit dinners. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

There are candlelit dinners, with flowers filling every corner of each room. — Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Food and drink Housed within the property’s original 1930s barn building, the restaurant is the candlelit soul of the inn. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

The celebration unfolded in one of Lapérouse’s intimate salons, L’Astrolabe, where the table was dressed in a romantic, candlelit style that matched the post-Cannes mood. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for candlelit

• counterfeit
• hypocrite
• resubmit
• retrofit
• acquit
• admit
• armpit
• backlit
• befit
• cockpit
• commit
• dalit