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

But from a theatrical standpoint, the opportunity to descend into the earth, wander through dark corridors, and sample historic bottles by candlelight? —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 June 2026

The release came ahead of a candlelight vigil outside LAPD headquarters Friday, where activists called for the identification of the officer involved and the release of additional records. —City News Service, Daily News, 20 June 2026

The same day that activists planned a rally and candlelight vigil to demand justice after a Canoga Park family's dog was fatally shot by police, the Los Angeles Police Department released bodycam video of the incident. —Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 19 June 2026

Investors, and those revealed only by candlelight, during after-hours visits to the Sistine Chapel. —Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 12 June 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