candlelight
Candlelight (noun) means the soft light given off by a burning candle. Example: “They ate dinner by candlelight during the power outage.”
How to use candlelight
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe warm, dim light a candle produces, often associated with romantic or cosy settings.
Word forms
candlelights plural
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They ate dinner by _____ during the power outage.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of candle + light, dating back to Old English.
Synonyms
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What does “candlelight” mean?
The word “candlelight” means the soft light given off by a burning candle. In plain terms, the warm, dim light a candle produces, often associated with romantic or cosy settings.
How do you pronounce “candlelight”?
“Candlelight” is pronounced KAN-dl-lyt (/ˈkæn.dl̩ˌlaɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “candlelight” in a sentence?
Here is “candlelight” used in a sentence: “They ate dinner by candlelight during the power outage.”
What part of speech is “candlelight”?
“Candlelight” is a noun.
Where does the word “candlelight” come from?
The word “candlelight” comes from Old English. A straightforward compound of candle + light, dating back to Old English.
How many meanings does “candlelight” have?
“Candlelight” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the soft light given off by a burning candle.