pyrotechnic

Also py·ro·tech·ni·cal

[pahy-ruh-tek-nik]

adjective

1. of or relating to pyrotechnics.

2. pertaining to, resembling, or suggesting fireworks.

Other Word Forms

• pyrotechnically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of pyrotechnic¹

First recorded in 1695–1705; pyro- + technic

Example Sentences

"Dozens of smoke grenades and pyrotechnic devices were thrown," Israeli police posted on X, adding "this is not a football game, this is disorder and serious violence".

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The activist’s widow, Erika Kirk, was greeted with pyrotechnics as she came on stage.

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The 67-year-old artist made his name with gunpowder paintings and outdoor pyrotechnic displays.

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It was an emotional performance, with Balsom producing a beautifully rounded tone during the slower, languorous movements before switching into high gear for the dazzling pyrotechnics of the closing Rondo.

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With its dense, pyrotechnic lyrics and recurrent musical motifs, “Hamilton,” in particular, seems to grow richer with each hearing.

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