English adjective: pyrotechnic | |||
1. | pyrotechnic of or relating to the craft of making fireworks | ||
Samples | Pyrotechnic smokes. | ||
Synonyms | pyrotechnical | ||
2. | pyrotechnic suggestive of fireworks | ||
Samples | Pyrotechnic keyboard virtuosity. A pyrotechnic wit. | ||
Similar | extraordinary | ||
Antonyms | ordinary | ||
English noun: pyrotechnic | |||
1. | pyrotechnic (artifact) (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc. | ||
Synonyms | firework | ||
Broader (hypernym) | low explosive | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | banger, catherine wheel, cracker, firecracker, fizgig, maroon, pinwheel, rocket, Roman candle, serpent, skyrocket, sparkler, squib, torpedo | ||
Domain usage | plural, plural form | ||