candlelit

candlelit Definition

candle·lit (-lit′)

adjective

illuminated by candlelight a candlelit hallway
using lighted candles so as to create a particular mood or effect a candlelit dinner

candlelit Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

beautiful: Also at St Mary's the Chamber Choir sang a beautiful candlelit Evensong.

Modifies a noun

vigil: An annual candlelit vigil in Hong Kong's Victoria Park was the only official event on Chinese soil to mark the 1989 massacre.
procession: One of the major features of this festival are the candlelit lantern processions which greet the full moon.
dinner: Tonight we have a special candlelit dinner - a real romantic night with a rose for the ladies.
carol: These resources are suitable for use during a candlelit carol service or at other times.
supper: In no time at all we're having a candlelit supper that even Hyacinth Bucket couldn't top.
dining: Very good dinners in beamed, candlelit dining rooms.

Noun used with modifier

night: Warwick Festival in July has a series of concerts at St Mary's Church in the evenings including late night candlelit concerts.

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