1. the soft light given off by a burning candle or candles

Examples

• They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.
• The power went out, so we read by candlelight.
• The old church was lit only by candlelight during the evening service.
• She preferred the warm glow of candlelight to harsh fluorescent bulbs.
• The candlelight created dancing shadows on the walls.
• We held a candlelight vigil to honor the victims.