Definition of pyromaniac in English:
pyromaniac
noun ˌpʌɪrə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪakˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniˌæk
A person suffering from pyromania.
a ten-year-old pyromaniac
Example sentencesExamples
- The national press has been pushing stories about arsonist and pyromaniacs and the need to instil harsher penalties.
- But he never took the blame, fingering those fictitious pyromaniacs.
- Following this, pyromaniacs and criminals in Detroit saw it fit to start multiple fires yearly on October 30.
- The pyromaniacs were at play, led by the Stratton brothers, stoking the fire with gasoline and kindling.
- Long into the night this chicken burned, spitting sparks and smoke, a beacon for pyromaniacs and madmen everywhere.
Synonyms
arsonist, incendiary, firebomber
British fire-raiser
informal firebug, pyro
North American informal torch
Derivatives
adjective
Every week, a different country showcases its pyromaniacal pride.
Example sentencesExamples
- The pyromaniacal Lord Watson is back on the streets.
- Is there any reagent more pyromaniacal than dimethyl zinc?
Rhymes
bibliomaniac, dipsomaniac, egomaniac, kleptomaniac, maniac, megalomaniac, monomaniac, nymphomaniac
Definition of pyromaniac in US English:
pyromaniac
nounˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniˌækˌpīrōˈmānēˌak
A person suffering from pyromania.
a ten-year-old pyromaniac
Example sentencesExamples
- But he never took the blame, fingering those fictitious pyromaniacs.
- The national press has been pushing stories about arsonist and pyromaniacs and the need to instil harsher penalties.
- The pyromaniacs were at play, led by the Stratton brothers, stoking the fire with gasoline and kindling.
- Long into the night this chicken burned, spitting sparks and smoke, a beacon for pyromaniacs and madmen everywhere.
- Following this, pyromaniacs and criminals in Detroit saw it fit to start multiple fires yearly on October 30.
Synonyms
arsonist, incendiary, firebomber