candlewaster

/ˈkændəlwɛstər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who uses candles in a wasteful or extravagant manner.

“The fire marshal considered the mansion’s owner a candlewaster due to the excessive number of burning candles in the grand foyer.”

Synonyms

  • profligate
  • wastrel

Antonyms

  • frugal
  • parsimonious