Word
candlelight
Phoneticscan·dle·light
US/ˈkændəɫˌɫaɪt/
UK/kˈændəllˌaɪt/
Definition
n. the light that comes from a burning candle. It is often used to create a romantic or calm mood.
n. the light produced by the flame of a candle. Often used to describe an atmosphere or setting, particularly in romantic or traditional contexts.
Examples
“They ate their dinner by candlelight.”
“The power cut forced the family to spend the entire evening reading by candlelight.”
“The old cathedral was illuminated only by flickering candlelight, which cast long, dramatic shadows across the ancient stone pillars and tapestries.”
Examples
simple
“They ate their dinner by candlelight.”
contextual
“The power cut forced the family to spend the entire evening reading by candlelight.”
complex
“The old cathedral was illuminated only by flickering candlelight, which cast long, dramatic shadows across the ancient stone pillars and tapestries.”
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