pyrrhic
/ˈpɪɹ.ɪk/
adjective
- 1
Of or relating to Pyrrhus (319/318–272 BC), Greek general and statesman.
“The Pyrrhic army lost the Pyrrhic war.”
- 2
Achieved at too great a cost or detriment to have been worthwhile (as a victory, accomplishment, etc).
noun
- 1
An Ancient Greek war dance.
- 2
A metric foot with two short or unaccented syllables.
adjective
- 1
Of or characterized by pyrrhics (metrical feet with two short syllables).
- 2
Relating to Pyrrhus, a Macedonian king, or some of his costly victories he had while fighting Rome.
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