ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Candlelight

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkæn.dl̩ˌlaɪt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Candlelight is a noun meaning The light emitted by a candle.

Meaning

The light emitted by a candle.

More Meanings

  1. (archaic) The evening, when darkness falls and it is time to light candles.

Example Sentences

As Marie glances at the window, she sees that the day has gone; it is almost candlelight.
Cradled in the arms of Night, the gleam of moon and candlelight bring images alive from days gone by.
I looked across the table into her shining eyes, which were golden in the candlelight, with my fingers round the stem of my own glass, ready for the toast.
The attack finally ceased Monday morning, but "soon after candlelight, came on a most terrible bombardment and cannonade, on both sides, as if heaven and earth were engaged."

Word Forms

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Related dictionary entries include candle, vigil, eve, run-up, candles, vigils.

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