chandelier
chandelier
Definition
chan·de·lier (s̸han′də lir′)
noun
a lighting fixture hung from a ceiling, with branches for candles, light bulbs, etc.
Etymology: Fr < OFr chandelabre < L candelabrum < candela, candle
chandelier
Synonyms
chandelier
n.
chandelier
Usage Examples
Converse of subject
- light: The room was originally lit by four chandeliers of gilded wood, suspended down the center of the room.
Converse of object
- glitter: Mosaic tiled floors, hand carved inlaid furniture and glittering chandeliers set the tone of faded elegance in this 486 room hotel.
- hang: Decorative chandeliers hung from ceiling to floor, black in the dim light.
- include: A variety of lighting, including chandeliers, is available for evening functions.
- make: The glass lamps possibly would have fitted into a form of chandelier made of iron.
- have: Missing link Do you have a chandelier that needs a bit of renovation?
- suspend: One of the prized possessions of the church is the large brass chandelier suspended over the center aisle.
Adjective modifier
- ornate: We now see that he is hanging by the neck from the ornate chandelier two stories above.
- sparkling: THE CENTENNIAL guests find Victorian era antiques and replicas under sparkling glass chandeliers and pressed tin ceilings that sparkle like gold.
- magnificent: The magnificent Victorian crystal chandelier sets the right tone for an evening of splendor.
- antique: I've always adored how the small lights of the antique crystal chandelier illume the rich, peach chintz.
- stunning: Features include a original marble fireplace with insert, overmantle mirror and stunning chandelier.
- huge: Huge chandeliers just above your head, for instance.
Modifies a noun
- earring: From sparkling chandelier earrings to classic pearls or diamonds, bridal earrings are the ultimate detail, the finishing touch.
- accident: Ok, not funny when somebody gets hurt, but really - a chandelier accident?
Noun used with modifier
- crystal: The Town House - Late 19th century gothic building of considerable interest - see the crystal chandeliers.
- brass: Down the center of the room there is a row of stately brass chandeliers, too high to polish.
- glass: Dark glass chandeliers, also replicas of the originals, sparkle overhead.
- iron: Upstairs, in the dining area, huge wrought iron chandeliers hang from the three story high ceiling.
- gas: The gas chandeliers were usually of glass, with drops on the loops scintillating in the light like diamonds.
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