candlelight

noun

can·​dle·​light ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)īt 

1

a

: the light of a candle

b

: a soft artificial light

2

: the time for lighting candles : twilight

Synonyms of candlelight

• night
• dark
• shadows
• dusk
• darkness
• black
• blackness
• twilight
• midnight

Examples of candlelight in a Sentence

at candlelight carolers would gather in the village green before beginning their stroll

Recent Examples on the Web

Dining options range from atmospheric indoor rooms to outdoor terraces–all of which are made all the more magical after dark with candlelight. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Friends of Fort Clinch also hosts astronomy and candlelight nights throughout the year. —Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026

Some 1,000 people participated at the state Capitol’s annual candlelight vigil to remember the missing, support families and recommit to ending the violence causing such searing pain in California Indian Country. —James C Ramos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026

Members of the class of 2026 organized a candlelight vigil to remember the victims on Monday, May 25. —Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for candlelight

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite

Kids Definition

candlelight

noun

can·​dle·​light ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)īt 

1

: the light of a candle

2

: soft artificial light

candlelit

-dᵊl-ˌ(l)it

adjective