pyrotechnical
Involving bright explosions
Pyrotechnical means relating to fireworks or explosives, or to the art of making them.
The word appears in technical and formal contexts: pyrotechnical displays, pyrotechnical effects in film.
Figuratively, it can describe dazzling or explosive performances: The guitarist's pyrotechnical solos left the audience breathless.
Pyrotechnic is the more common form.
Loud deep sound
- bangSudden loud noise
- blastSudden forceful burst
- thunderousExtremely loud, resounding
- crackleSharp snapping sounds
report · detonation · whistle · pop · hiss · rumble · crack · sizzle
Designing performance movement sequences
- ignitionStarting combustion process
- designPurposeful creative planning
- compositionArranged elements forming whole
- timingArt of choosing moments
sequencing · precision · fuse · combustion · gunpowder · artificer · craftsmanship · colorimetry
Overwhelmingly bright or impressive
- radiantEmitting light or joy
- sparklingEmitting small bright flashes
- shimmeringGleaming with wavering light
- glowingGiving off steady light
incandescent · brilliant · vivid · flashing · gleaming · luminous · resplendent · effulgent
Concluding part of performance
- extravaganzaLavish, elaborate entertainment
- displayPresentation for viewing
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- pageantStaged public display
showmanship · grandeur · exhibition · presentation · panorama · tableau · festival · gala
Prone to sudden detonation
- incendiaryCausing or designed for burning
- combustibleCapable of burning
- oxidizerElectron-accepting reactant
- propellantSubstance creating thrust
sulfur · charcoal · magnesium · aluminum · barium · strontium · copper · sodium
Radiant pattern from center
- chrysanthemumOrnamental daisy relative
- peonyFragrant, many-petaled ornamental
- willowNarrow-leaved waterside tree
- horsetailJointed flowerless marsh plant
palm · diadem · cascade · glitter · sparkler · rocket · flare · comet
Amazement or curiosity
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- aweReverent fear and wonder
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
- anticipationState of awaiting something
exhilaration · delight · fascination · elation · euphoria · enchantment · spectator · gasps
boom
Loud deep sound
- bangSudden loud noise
- blastSudden forceful burst
- thunderousExtremely loud, resounding
crackle · report · detonation · whistle · pop · hiss · rumble · crack · sizzle · whoosh
choreography
Designing performance movement sequences
- ignitionStarting combustion process
- designPurposeful creative planning
- compositionArranged elements forming whole
timing · sequencing · precision · fuse · combustion · gunpowder · artificer · craftsmanship · colorimetry · innovation
dazzling
Overwhelmingly bright or impressive
- radiantEmitting light or joy
- sparklingEmitting small bright flashes
- shimmeringGleaming with wavering light
glowing · incandescent · brilliant · vivid · flashing · gleaming · luminous · resplendent · effulgent · blazing
finale
Concluding part of performance
- extravaganzaLavish, elaborate entertainment
- displayPresentation for viewing
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
pageant · showmanship · grandeur · exhibition · presentation · panorama · tableau · festival · gala · jubilee
explosive
Prone to sudden detonation
- incendiaryCausing or designed for burning
- combustibleCapable of burning
- oxidizerElectron-accepting reactant
propellant · sulfur · charcoal · magnesium · aluminum · barium · strontium · copper · sodium · titanium
starburst
Radiant pattern from center
- chrysanthemumOrnamental daisy relative
- peonyFragrant, many-petaled ornamental
- willowNarrow-leaved waterside tree
horsetail · palm · diadem · cascade · glitter · sparkler · rocket · flare · comet · brocade
wonder
Amazement or curiosity
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- aweReverent fear and wonder
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
anticipation · exhilaration · delight · fascination · elation · euphoria · enchantment · spectator · gasps · applause
pyrotechnicalsubdued
Reduced in intensity
muted · understated · unspectacular · dim · dull
pyrotechnicalsubtle
Not immediately obvious
understated · restrained · minimalist · low-key · quiet
- pyrotechnic displaysOrganized explosive light shows