pyrokinesis
noun
the ability to set objects or people on fire through the concentration of psychic power.
pyrokinetic
-
a word derived from
pyrokinesis.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The film, about a girl with extraordinary pyrokinetic powers, landed a 12% on Rotten Tomatoes and a "C-" CinemaScore from moviegoers.
From Reuters ● May 15, 2022
Reviews for the film didn’t drop until the day of release, but critics have been less than impressed with this iteration of King’s story about a preteen with pyrokinetic powers.
From Seattle Times ● May 15, 2022
For a movie about a girl with pyrokinetic powers, “ Firestarter ” is lacking a certain spark.
From Washington Times ● May 13, 2022
A young girl with pyrokinetic powers heats things up in the new 2022 adaptation of the Stephen King terror tale “Firestarter.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2022
