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 The new couple were spotted kissing at a candlelit booth. Emily St. Martin, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024 And Cinq unveiled its new collection with a candlelit dinner-style presentation that was part Shakespearean drama, part Hitchcock film. Ivy Manners, New York Times, 11 Apr. 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 29 May. 2024.

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