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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Don’t leave without trying the pizza at Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen, a cocktail at Francis, or an intimate, candlelit dinner at the renowned 20-seat restaurant The Blacksmiths.
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Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
The award for most impressive setting goes to Victoria Beckham, with a candlelit château on the outskirts of the city.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Channel the wicked, occult feel by incorporating lots of layers, texture, and candlelit corners in your fall decor.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2024
In the expansive corner couple’s spa suite, the Couple’s Rose Petal Romance Retreat is a candlelit treatment for two.
—Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2024
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Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
The award for most impressive setting goes to Victoria Beckham, with a candlelit château on the outskirts of the city.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Channel the wicked, occult feel by incorporating lots of layers, texture, and candlelit corners in your fall decor.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2024
In the expansive corner couple’s spa suite, the Couple’s Rose Petal Romance Retreat is a candlelit treatment for two.
—Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2024
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“Candlelit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candlelit. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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