American English pronunciation
How to pronounce pyrrhic
IPA transcription: ['pɪɹɪk]
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Noun
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a metrical unit with unstressed-unstressed syllables
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an ancient Greek dance imitating the motions of warfare
Adjective
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of or relating to a war dance of ancient Greece
“pyrrhic dance movements”
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of or relating to or containing a metrical foot of two unstressed syllables
“pyrrhic verses”
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of or relating to or resembling Pyrrhus or his exploits (especially his sustaining staggering losses in order to defeat the Romans)
“a Pyrrhic victory”
Usage examples
- This was if anything a Pyrrhic victory for both states.
- This situation is commonly referred to as a Pyrrhic victory.