candlelight
word
Definition
The soft, warm light that comes from a burning candle. Often used to describe a gentle or romantic kind of lighting.
Usage & Nuances
Usually uncountable. Common in phrases like 'by candlelight' (e.g., dinner by candlelight). Associated with romance, coziness, or power outages. Not used for strong or practical lighting.
Spanish: luz de velaPortuguese (BR): luz de velaPortuguese (PT): luz de velaChinese (Simplified): 烛光Chinese (Traditional): 燭光Hindi: मोनबत्ती की रोशनीArabic: ضوء الشموعBengali: মোমবাতির আলোRussian: свеча́ное освещение - свеча́ный светJapanese: ろうそくの明かりVietnamese: ánh nếnKorean: 촛불빛Turkish: mum ışığıUrdu: موم بتی کی روشنیIndonesian: cahaya lilin
Example Sentences
They set the mood with soft music and candlelight for their anniversary dinner.
natural
We ate dinner by candlelight.
basic
The room was dark except for the candlelight.
basic
She loves to read by candlelight.
basic
Nothing beats a relaxing bath in candlelight after a long day.
natural
When the power went out, the old house glowed with candlelight.
natural