Candled

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. The procedure of igniting a wick inside a wax cylinder helps illuminate spaces and influence ambiance The application of warmth to a material can yield a tasty coating in culinary practices The employment of wax in creative work results in decorative items and artistic representations in various crafts
2. Provided light or set a specific mood by igniting a candle's wick
3. Used a candle's flame to brighten a room or create a warm atmosphere

Etymology: Candles were once the main source of light in rooms, so the verb is about as old as the object itself. The noun came into Old English as "candel," borrowed from Latin "candēla," a word meaning simply "candle." That Latin word grew from "candeō," a verb meaning "be white, bright, shining," which points to the light the object gave off rather than the wax it was made from. The same Latin root produced a surprising family of English words. "Candela," the unit of luminous intensity, and "chandelle," a term for a steep climbing turn in flying, both come from the same source, which makes them doublets of "candle." The verb "candle" carries that original idea of brightness into everyday use, as in holding a flame up to an object or a room to bring it to life.

Synonyms: illuminated, lit