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 | ||