pyrrhic — relating to or denoting a victory that is won at such a great cost that it is tantamount to defeat
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or denoting a victory that is won at such a great cost that it is tantamount to defeat
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɪrɪk/
Korean meaning: 승리했지만 손실이 너무 커서 패배나 다름없는
Korean pronunciation: **피**릭
Example Sentences
- His pyrrhic victory in the argument cost him his friendship.
- Getting the promotion was pyrrhic - the salary increase barely covered the stress medication.
- The student's pyrrhic academic success came at the expense of all social life.
pyrrhic
ADJECTIVE//ˈpɪrɪk//
relating to or denoting a victory that is won at such a great cost that it is tantamount to defeat
a crowned king stands triumphantly holding his sword high while surveying the battlefield. His banner waves behind him showing he has won the battle. However, scattered around him are the fallen bodies of most of his own soldiers and knights. Only two or three of his men remain standing, all looking wounded and exhausted. The castle he fought to capture is badly damaged and burning in several places. Enemy soldiers also lie defeated but the cost to achieve this victory is clearly enormous. a victory that came at such a great cost that it feels more like a defeat
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Origin
From the name of Pyrrhus, ancient Greek king of Epirus, who defeated the Romans at Asculum in 279 BC but suffered such heavy losses that he reportedly said 'One more such victory and we are lost.'
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“His pyrrhic victory in the argument cost him his friendship.”
“Getting the promotion was pyrrhic - the salary increase barely covered the stress medication.”
“The student's pyrrhic academic success came at the expense of all social life.”
“Winning the eating contest was pyrrhic - the trophy wasn't worth three days of stomach ache.”
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