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Definition of pyromancer

pyromancer

/ˈpaɪ.roʊˌmæn.sɚ/
py · ro · man · cer
Plural:pyromancers
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Adjective:pyromantic
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pyromancer Lexical Profile

pyromancer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

In fantasy fiction and role-playing games, a magician or spellcaster who conjures and manipulates fire.

Example

"In the role-playing game, she chose to play as a pyromancer capable of summoning walls of flame."

2

A practitioner of pyromancy; a person who foretells the future by observing fire, flames, or embers.

Example

"The ancient king consulted a royal pyromancer to interpret the patterns of the sacred hearth before marching to war."

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• Nearby Words

pyrite falls
pyro
pyrola
pyromancer
pyromania
pyromaniac
pyrometer

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Ancient Greek 'pyromanteia', combining 'pyr' (fire) and 'manteia' (divination, from 'mantis', meaning seer or prophet).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pyromancer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pyromancer
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