Pyrrhic in Russian
Pyrrhic in Russian is пирров — Pyrrhic means describing a victory won at such a heavy cost that it is barely worth having, and may leave the winner weaker than before.
Pyrrhic in Russian
пирров
Pronounced: pirrov
Achieved at too great a cost or detriment to have been worthwhile (as a victory, accomplishment, etc).
What does "Pyrrhic" mean?
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adjective Describing a victory won at such a heavy cost that it is barely worth having, and may leave the winner weaker than before.
"Winning the case was a pyrrhic victory: the legal fees swallowed the damages."
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noun In classical verse, a metrical foot consisting of two short or unstressed syllables.
"The line ends on a pyrrhic followed by a spondee."
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Pyrrhic in a sentence
- Winning the case was a pyrrhic victory: the legal fees swallowed the damages.
- The strike ended in a pyrrhic win for the union, with half the workforce already laid off.
- The line ends on a pyrrhic followed by a spondee.
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What is "Pyrrhic" in Russian?
"Pyrrhic" in Russian is пирров. Pyrrhic means: Describing a victory won at such a heavy cost that it is barely worth having, and may leave the winner weaker than before.
How do you pronounce пирров?
"Pyrrhic" in Russian is пирров, pronounced "pirrov".
How do you use "Pyrrhic" in a sentence?
Example: "Winning the case was a pyrrhic victory: the legal fees swallowed the damages." In Russian, "Pyrrhic" is пирров.
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