candlelight
The word “candlelight” has 3 syllables: can-dle-light
It's pronounced as /ˈkændəlˌlaɪt/
What is synonym and antonym for candlelight?
In the thesaurus, “candlelight” has 34 synonyms and 22 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for candlelight along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for candlelight
- black
- blackness
- blackout
- brownout
- cloudiness
- dark
- darkness
- dimness
- dimout
- dullness
- dulness
- dusk
- faintness
- fogginess
- gloaming
- gloom
- gloominess
- grayness
- half-light
- haziness
- midnight
- mistiness
- murk
- murkiness
- night
- paleness
- semidarkness
- shade
- shadiness
- shadows
- somberness
- twilight
- umbra
- umbrage
Antonyms for candlelight
- blaze
- brightness
- brilliance
- day
- daylight
- effulgence
- glare
- glow
- incandescence
- light
- lightness
- luminance
- luminescence
- luminosity
- luminousness
- moonlight
- radiance
- radiancy
- shine
- starlight
- sunlight
- sunshine
Meanings of candlelight
- noun
- The light emitted by a candle.
Example Sentences
- They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight on the beach.
- The room was filled with the warm glow of candlelight during the power outage.
- She read her book by candlelight as the storm raged outside.
- The wedding ceremony was beautiful, illuminated only by candlelight.
- The soft flicker of candlelight created a peaceful and serene atmosphere.
On this page you'll find 56 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to candlelight, such as: black, blackness, blackout, blaze, brightness, brilliance, brownout.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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darkness
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