candlelit
adjective
can·dle·lit
ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)it 
variants
or less commonly candlelighted
: illuminated by candlelight
a candlelit dinner
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Once the sun goes down, the large beach club turns into a candlelit waterside dining area.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
After a full-body mirror selfie, the actress shared a picture of her and Culkin, 44, snuggled up at a table for a candlelit dinner outdoors at sunset.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 June 2025
Related Stories The evening began with aperitivos under peppercorn trees, then progressed to a candlelit dinner from Italian restaurant Ospi.
—Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
This exclusive dining event offers a candlelit ambiance, stunning wildlife views and a four-course gourmet meal with wine.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
After a full-body mirror selfie, the actress shared a picture of her and Culkin, 44, snuggled up at a table for a candlelit dinner outdoors at sunset.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 June 2025
Related Stories The evening began with aperitivos under peppercorn trees, then progressed to a candlelit dinner from Italian restaurant Ospi.
—Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
This exclusive dining event offers a candlelit ambiance, stunning wildlife views and a four-course gourmet meal with wine.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for candlelit
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“Candlelit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candlelit. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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