Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Same as pyrotechnic.

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  • adjective Of or pertaining to pyrotechnics
  • adjective Resembling fireworks

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  • adjective of or relating to the craft of making fireworks

Etymologies

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pyrotechnics +‎ -al

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Examples

  • He gave himself permission to choose life, to honor his family, to find another, less pyrotechnical path to justice.

    Michael Hogan: 'Homeland' Recap: Wardrobe Malfunction! Michael Hogan 2011

  • While some American avant-garde filmmaking might fall under the Modernist rubric—the work of Maya Deren and Stan Brakhage, for instance—it is time-tested narratives, photogenic stars and pyrotechnical effects that have filled the seats.

    Making It New in the New World Steven Watson 2011

  • "Wicked" -- a jouncy, pyrotechnical "Wizard of Oz" prequel that has been running on Broadway since 2003 -- is wildly beloved and continually shatters box office records both in New York and on tour.

    'Wicked' online wait for Kennedy Center tickets 2011

  • While some American avant-garde filmmaking might fall under the Modernist rubric—the work of Maya Deren and Stan Brakhage, for instance—it is time-tested narratives, photogenic stars and pyrotechnical effects that have filled the seats.

    Making It New in the New World Steven Watson 2011

  • When done right, this creates a wild pyrotechnical spectacle.

    Anneli Rufus: Flaming Dessert Burns Restaurant Patrons Anneli Rufus 2011

  • He gave himself permission to choose life, to honor his family, to find another, less pyrotechnical path to justice.

    Michael Hogan: 'Homeland' Recap: Wardrobe Malfunction! Michael Hogan 2011

  • However, these pyrotechnical feats came at a price.

    When Two Makes Perfect Byron Janis 2011

  • This is a pivotal season as much for Russell as for Kiffin, who must translate all that pyrotechnical potential into more wins and points.

    McFadden & Co. on the clock with Kiffin's Raiders 2008

  • They are usually sandwiched between layers of other pyrotechnical material, much as a burger is augmented with pickles, tomato, and relish.

    Alchemy and Artillery 2008

  • It seems some people in my family got all the pyrotechnical advantages.

    Hanes in Effigy Kate Fleurange 2008

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