pyrrhic Definition
- 1(of a victory) won at too great a cost to have been worthwhile for the victor
- 2relating to Pyrrhus, king of Epirus, or his costly victory over the Romans in 279 BC
Using pyrrhic: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pyrrhic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The battle was a pyrrhic victory for the army, as they lost most of their soldiers.
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The company's success was pyrrhic, as it came at the expense of its employees.
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The politician's pyrrhic victory in passing the bill led to her downfall in the next election.
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Summary: pyrrhic in Brief
'Pyrrhic' [ˈpɪrɪk] describes a victory that is won at too great a cost to be worthwhile for the victor. It can also refer to anything that comes at too high a price, such as a company's success that comes at the expense of its employees. The term originates from Pyrrhus, king of Epirus, and his costly victory over the Romans in 279 BC.
