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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Settle in on the patio when the weather’s right, or grab a candlelit corner inside.
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Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Towering floral arrangements and candlelit corners set the stage for an elegant evening of conversation and celebration as Burch and Roussel, ever the gracious hosts, made their way through the room, greeting longtime friends and making new acquaintances.
—Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
The shade of a candlelit brunette can vary depending on individual preferences and skin tones.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 22 May 2025
The 46-year-old concluded her Easter celebrations with a candlelit dinner by the pool at night.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Towering floral arrangements and candlelit corners set the stage for an elegant evening of conversation and celebration as Burch and Roussel, ever the gracious hosts, made their way through the room, greeting longtime friends and making new acquaintances.
—Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
The shade of a candlelit brunette can vary depending on individual preferences and skin tones.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 22 May 2025
The 46-year-old concluded her Easter celebrations with a candlelit dinner by the pool at night.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Candlelit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candlelit. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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