pyrotechnic
Involving spectacular combustion
Pyrotechnic relates to fireworks or explosive devices that produce dramatic effects of light, heat, smoke, or sound.
A pyrotechnic display lights up the sky; pyrotechnic effects enhance concerts and films.
Figuratively, pyrotechnic describes dazzling virtuosity: The guitarist's pyrotechnic solo left the audience stunned.
The noun pyrotechnics covers both the craft and the spectacle.
Propulsion-driven spacecraft
- sparklerEmitting light stick
- pinwheelSpinning vaned toy
- chrysanthemumOrnamental daisy relative
- peonyFragrant, many-petaled ornamental
willow · palm · starburst · comet · shell · cake · mine · salute
Arranged elements forming whole
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- formulationDevised mixture or expression
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- timingArt of choosing moments
fuse · oxidizer · colorant · binder · chlorate · nitrate · sulfur · charcoal
Protective melting wire
- detonatorExplosive initiation device
- punkRaw, fast rock genre
- squibSmall explosive or satire
- sequentialOccurring in succession
Break apart suddenly
- crackleSharp snapping sounds
- reportFormal written findings
- whistleShrill air-blown sounder
- flashBrief burst of light
bang · shimmer · glitter · strobe · cascade · waterfall · brocade · finale
Programmed illumination entertainment
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- skyVisible overhead expanse
- illuminationProvision of light
- spectatorsThose who observe events
oohs · aahs · grandeur · synchronization · aerial · set-piece · crowd · nighttime
rocket
Propulsion-driven spacecraft
- sparklerEmitting light stick
- pinwheelSpinning vaned toy
- chrysanthemumOrnamental daisy relative
peony · willow · palm · starburst · comet · shell · cake · mine · salute · fountain
composition
Arranged elements forming whole
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- formulationDevised mixture or expression
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
timing · fuse · oxidizer · colorant · binder · chlorate · nitrate · sulfur · charcoal · safety
fuse
Protective melting wire
sequential · igniter · primer · remote
burst
Break apart suddenly
flash · bang · shimmer · glitter · strobe · cascade · waterfall · brocade · finale · bouquet
lightshow
Programmed illumination entertainment
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- skyVisible overhead expanse
- illuminationProvision of light
spectators · oohs · aahs · grandeur · synchronization · aerial · set-piece · crowd · nighttime · soundtrack
festival
Organized public celebration
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- jubileeSpecial anniversary observance
- galaFestive formal occasion
fiesta · wedding · commemoration · ceremony · extravaganza · finale · midnight · revelry · fanfare · victory
red
Primary color, warm
silver · purple · orange · white · strontium · barium · copper · sodium · magnesium · titanium
- Explosivesbomb, dynamite, grenade, TNT, C-4
- Propellantspropellant, rocket fuel, solid fuel, jet fuel, liquid oxygen
pyrotechnicdull
Lacking edge or interest
drab · plain · ordinary · unremarkable · muted
pyrotechnicsubdued
Reduced in intensity
understated · restrained · subtle · quiet · mellow
pyrotechnicplain
Basic and unremarkable
simple · unadorned · basic · pedestrian · workmanlike
- pyrotechnic displaysOrganized explosive light shows