Pyrrhic Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Pyrrhic

Meaning 1 : a metrical unit with unstressed-unstressed syllables

    Synonyms : dibrach
Meaning 2 : an ancient Greek dance imitating the motions of warfare

Meaning 3 : of or relating to a war dance of ancient Greece

    Example : pyrrhic dance movements

Meaning 4 : of or relating to or containing a metrical foot of two unstressed syllables

    Example : pyrrhic verses

Meaning 5 : of or relating to or resembling Pyrrhus or his exploits (especially his sustaining staggering losses in order to defeat the Romans)