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Definition of candlelight

candlelight

/ˈkændəlˌlaɪt/
can · dle · light
Adjective:candlelit
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candlelight Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The soft, warm illumination produced by one or more burning candles.

Example

"During the sudden power outage, the family played board games by candlelight."

2

The time of evening when dusk falls and artificial lights or candles must be lit; twilight.

Example

"In the nineteenth century, shopkeepers often closed their doors just before candlelight."

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• Nearby Words

candiru
candle
candleholder
candlelight
candlelighted
candlelighter
candlelit

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'candle' (from Latin 'candela', meaning a light or torch made of wax or tallow) and 'light' (from Old English 'leoht').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Candlelight. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/candlelight
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