a metrical unit with unstressed-unstressed syllables
Used in a Sentence
pyrrhic
How to use pyrrhic in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for pyrrhic.
Editorial note
I think any victory in courts is going to be a pyrrhic one. Ive said it before on earlier threads and I will say it again here - Tesla is alienating a large section of auto enthusiasts by going after Top Gear.
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Quick take
a metrical unit with unstressed-unstressed syllables
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of pyrrhic gathered in one view.
an ancient Greek dance imitating the motions of warfare
of or relating to a war dance of ancient Greece; "pyrrhic dance movements"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for pyrrhic.
noun
a metrical unit with unstressed-unstressed syllables
See also: dibrach
noun
an ancient Greek dance imitating the motions of warfare
adjective
of or relating to a war dance of ancient Greece; "pyrrhic dance movements"
adjective
of or relating to or containing a metrical foot of two unstressed syllables; "pyrrhic verses"
adjective
of or relating to or resembling Pyrrhus or his exploits (especially his sustaining staggering losses in order to defeat the Romans); "a Pyrrhic victory"
Example sentences
I think any victory in courts is going to be a pyrrhic one. Ive said it before on earlier threads and I will say it again here - Tesla is alienating a large section of auto enthusiasts by going after Top Gear.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use pyrrhic in a sentence?
I think any victory in courts is going to be a pyrrhic one. Ive said it before on earlier threads and I will say it again here - Tesla is alienating a large section of auto enthusiasts by going after Top Gear.
What does pyrrhic mean?
a metrical unit with unstressed-unstressed syllables
What part of speech is pyrrhic?
pyrrhic is commonly used as noun, adjective.