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

The cozy 7th Avenue spot features an open kitchen, a long food bar, lots of moody flickering candlelight, and soothing blonde wood, perfect for falling in love—with pizza and whomever might be sitting across from you. —Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026

Lusine recounted days of homework by candlelight and the cheers when light would return. —Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026

Neighbors who never spoke before now text each other frequently, checking in, asking about ICE’s whereabouts, about protest sites, about where to donate food and money, about which restaurant needs help, about candlelight vigils. —Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026

As the search for Guthrie continues, hundreds of people gathered for a candlelight vigil to offer their support and prayers for her family. —Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 5 Feb. 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