candle flames

Wax-fed glows

The visible fire at the tip of a candle's wick, fueled by vaporized wax.

Candle flames are teardrop-shaped, flickering gently with air currents, and have been symbols of hope, vigil, and fragile life: The candle flames danced in the draft.

A single candle flame provides soft, warm light; many together create atmosphere for ceremonies and romantic dinners.

Related
  • flickeringShining unsteadily, intermittently
  • waxPliable waterproof substance
  • wickFuel-drawing cord
  • soft glowSubdued, diffuse illumination
  • glowSteady, soft light

warmth · melting · dancing · light · tea light · dripping · smoke · snuff · blowing out · extinguish · power outage · birthday · birthday cake · make a wish · wish · vigil · romantic · dinner

Categories
Opposites
light source type

candle flamesfluorescent lights

Gas-discharge illumination tubes

electric light · electric lighting · artificial lighting · neon lights · incandescent bulbs

thermal state

candle flamesice

Water's solid form

frost · icicles · glaciers · cold air · snow

presence of fire

candle flamesdarkness

Total absence of light

blackness · shadow · ashes · void

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G