candlelit
adjective
can·dle·lit
ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)it 
variants
or less commonly candlelighted
: illuminated by candlelight
a candlelit dinner
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The intimate, candlelit dinner gave way to a night of revelry, champagne, and music.
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Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
Located in the Red Light district, the vibe leans more towards candlelit sophistication.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Evoking the ambiance of a luxurious night in a candlelit bathroom jacuzzi with bright citrus and florals colliding with warm water.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
But beyond pat-downs at candlelit restaurants, no one seems to take the threat that seriously — and the movie doesn’t either.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2025
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Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
Located in the Red Light district, the vibe leans more towards candlelit sophistication.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Evoking the ambiance of a luxurious night in a candlelit bathroom jacuzzi with bright citrus and florals colliding with warm water.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
But beyond pat-downs at candlelit restaurants, no one seems to take the threat that seriously — and the movie doesn’t either.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for candlelit
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“Candlelit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candlelit. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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