0 a decorative light that hangs from the ceiling and has several parts like branches for holding bulbs or, especially in the past, candles
1 a decorative light that hangs from the ceiling and has several parts like branches for holding light bulbs or, esp. in the past, candles:
Here I found spacious rooms lighted by superb chandeliers which were again reflected in mirrors that extended from floor to ceiling.
The shades were drawn, and the electric bulbs of a gorgeous chandelier imparted a certain splendour to the room.
Then he reached a button and turned on the full light of the chandelier.
Three chandeliers of glittering crystal starred with electric lights depended from the ceiling.
Upstairs in the foyer three glass chandeliers burned with a brilliant light.
The aura of opulence had gone: chaises-longues and chandeliers had given way to desks and cupboards.
The room was sumptuously swathed in black fabric, hung with huge cascading black plumes that many who saw them likened to feathery chandeliers.
Floating rounds of cocktails were picked out by the glittering diamonds in the chandeliers.