candlelight
[kan-dl-lahyt]
- the light of a candle.
- a dim artificial light.
- twilight; dusk.
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Origin of candlelight
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Contemporary Examples
The conference had already scheduled a candlelight vigil for those who died of AIDS.
Obama happened to be in town the following Thursday, when there was a candlelight vigil for Rushing.
We see Tarly and Maester Aemon sitting up by candlelight, “trading tales of lost love”—until Aemon cuts them short.
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June 9, 2014
In other moments, she appears angelic, as candlelight dances on her cherubic cheeks.
The vibe of the chain has been described as “yoga-flavored” with parts of classes conducted by candlelight.
Historical Examples
He forgot, it seems, that phosphorus could not well be seen by candlelight.
Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10)Maria Edgeworth
It had lain so long in some darkened cellar that it seemed to blink in the candlelight.
The Prisoner of ZendaAnthony Hope
One glance at her face in the candlelight seemed to tell all.
The ChristianHall Caine
The place was now lit up by candlelight and densely crowded.
The ManxmanHall Caine
He swept off his hat, and the candlelight glinted on the steel buckle in front of it.
ScaramoucheRafael Sabatini
candlelight
- the light from a candle or candlesthey ate by candlelight
- (as modifier)a candlelight dinner
- dusk; evening
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Word Origin and History for candlelight
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