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Candlelit

/ˈkæn.dl̩ˌlɪt/ · adjective

Meaning

Lit by a candle or candles..

Example Sentences

[…] San Sebastian Church was desolate in the courtyard; emptier, lonelier inside with its pews stretched out like fallen pylons varnished by dolorous residue. From each candlelit nook stared in stony despair one after another saint, regal and rueful: proffering forgiveness, peace, a todo.
He poured himself a full glass of wine, and passed the bottle along the candlelit table.

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What does candlelit mean?

Candlelit means Lit by a candle or candles..

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[…] San Sebastian Church was desolate in the courtyard; emptier, lonelier inside with its pews stretched out like fallen pylons varnished by dolorous residue. From each candlelit nook stared in stony despair one after another saint, regal and rueful: proffering forgiveness, peace, a todo.

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