sconce Synonyms
Strongest:
- chandelier
- streetlight
- lighthouse
- candelabrum
- arc-light
- flashlight
- candelabra
- gaslight
- candle
- lighting
- floodlight
- lantern
- lamp
- spotlight
- headlight
Strong:
- flashcube
- light-bulb
- flash
- dark-lantern
- illuminant
- sun-lamp
- arc-lamp
- flashbulb
- kleig-light
- incandescent-lamp
- klieg-light
- beacon
- flare
- fluorescent-lamp
Weak:
sconce Meaning
sconce (n)
a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather
a small fort or earthwork defending a ford, pass, or castle gate
a candle or flaming torch secured in a sconce
a decorative wall bracket for holding candles or other sources of light
sconce (p. p.)
A fortification, or work for defense; a fort.
A hut for protection and shelter; a stall.
A piece of armor for the head; headpiece; helmet.
Fig.: The head; the skull; also, brains; sense; discretion.
A poll tax; a mulct or fine.
A protection for a light; a lantern or cased support for a candle; hence, a fixed hanging or projecting candlestick.
Hence, the circular tube, with a brim, in a candlestick, into which the candle is inserted.
A squinch.
A fragment of a floe of ice.
A fixed seat or shelf.
sconce (v. t.)
To shut up in a sconce; to imprison; to insconce.
To mulct; to fine.
sconce Sentence Examples
- The elaborate brass sconce cast a warm glow upon the grand hallway.
- A flickering candle perched atop the ornate sconce, illuminating the dimly lit alcove.
- The wrought-iron sconce held two candles, their flames dancing shadows on the surrounding walls.
- A pair of antique sconces adorned the fireplace mantle, their crystals sparkling in the light.
- The modern sconce in the bathroom emitted a soft, ambient glow, casting a relaxing atmosphere.
- The weathered stone sconce outside the garden gate welcomed guests to the charming cottage.
- The silver sconce held a single candle, its soft light casting an intimate ambiance in the dining room.
- The geometric sconce in the living room added a touch of contemporary flair to the traditional decor.
- The brass sconce by the bed provided a convenient and elegant source of light for reading.
- The candles on the sconce burned steadily, their flickering flames creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
FAQs About the word sconce
a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather, a small fort or earthwork defending a ford, pass, or castle gate, a candle or flam
chandelier, streetlight, lighthouse, candelabrum, arc light, flashlight, candelabra, gaslight, candle, lighting
No antonyms found.
The elaborate brass sconce cast a warm glow upon the grand hallway.
A flickering candle perched atop the ornate sconce, illuminating the dimly lit alcove.
The wrought-iron sconce held two candles, their flames dancing shadows on the surrounding walls.
A pair of antique sconces adorned the fireplace mantle, their crystals sparkling in the light.
