Pyromaniacal: meaning, definitions and examples
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pyromaniacal
[ ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniækəl ]
behavior
Showing an obsessive interest in setting fires; of or relating to pyromania.
Synonyms
arsonistic, fire-obsessed, incendiary
Examples of usage
- He displayed pyromaniacal tendencies from a young age.
- The police suspected the arsonist had pyromaniacal motives.
characteristic
Marked by a compulsive desire to start fires.
Synonyms
combustive, fire-starting, pyro
Examples of usage
- His pyromaniacal behavior endangered the neighborhood.
- The psychiatrist diagnosed the patient with pyromaniacal tendencies.
Translations
Translations of the word "pyromaniacal" in other languages:
🇵🇹 piromaníaco
🇮🇳 आगजनी का शौकीन
🇩🇪 pyromanisch
🇮🇩 piromania
🇺🇦 піроманічний
🇵🇱 piroman
🇯🇵 放火狂の
🇫🇷 pyromane
🇪🇸 pirómano
🇹🇷 piromanyakal
🇰🇷 방화광적인
🇸🇦 مولع بإشعال الحرائق
🇨🇿 pyromanský
🇸🇰 pyromanský
🇨🇳 纵火狂的
🇸🇮 piromanski
🇮🇸 íkveikjuáráttur
🇰🇿 өрт қоюшы
🇬🇪 პირომანიაკალური
🇦🇿 piromaniakal
🇲🇽 piromaniaco
Etymology
The word 'pyromaniacal' is derived from the noun 'pyromania', which comes from the Greek words 'pyr' (fire) and 'mania' (madness). Pyromania is a recognized mental disorder characterized by an impulse to set fires. The adjective 'pyromaniacal' describes behaviors or characteristics associated with pyromania, such as a compulsive desire to start fires or an obsessive interest in fire. The history of pyromania dates back to ancient times, with references in literature and medical texts discussing the phenomenon of fire-setting behavior.
See also: pyrogenation, pyrolysis, pyromaniac, pyrotechnic, pyrotechnics, pyrotechny.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,521, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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