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Pyrrhic
Translation of "pyrrhic" into Russian
pyrrhic
Adjective
UK
/ˈpɪrɪk/
US
/ˈpɪrɪk/
pyrrhic
more pyrrhic Comp.
most pyrrhic Super.
The victory was pyrrhic, costing them more than they gained.
Победа была пирровой, стоила им больше, чем они приобрели.
Additional translations
Definitions
pyrrhic
Noun
UK
/ˈpɪrɪk/
US
/ˈpɪrɪk/
A metrical foot consisting of two short or unstressed syllables.
In classical poetry, a pyrrhic can create a quickening effect within a line.
An ancient Greek war dance performed in full armor, intended to prepare warriors for battle.
Before the contest, the hoplites performed the pyrrhic to rally their spirits.
pyrrhic
Adjective
UK
/ˈpɪrɪk/
US
/ˈpɪrɪk/
Achieved at excessive cost, often outweighing the benefits.
The victory was pyrrhic, as the team lost several key players to injuries.
Idioms and phrases
Pyrrhic victory
The battle was a Pyrrhic victory, as the losses were too great to justify the win.
пиррова победа
Битва была пирровой победой, так как потери были слишком велики, чтобы оправдать победу.