pyrrhic

• Describe una victoria obtenida a un costo tan alto que equivale a una derrota; también se aplica a algo que resulta inútil o contraproducente por el precio pagado.

Describes a victory that is won at such great cost that it is equivalent to a defeat.

1. Relating to an ancient Greek war danceC2formalart

   Of or relating to a war dance of ancient Greece, typically performed in full armor.

   Pírrico (danza armada)

   • The soldiers performed a pyrrhic dance before the battle.
   • Ancient texts describe the pyrrhic as a vigorous martial dance.
   • The pyrrhic dance was meant to intimidate enemies and boost morale.

2. Metrical foot of two unstressed syllablesC2formalart

   Of or relating to a metrical foot consisting of two short or unstressed syllables.

   Pírrico (pie métrico)

   • The pyrrhic foot is rare in English poetry.
   • Classical poets occasionally used a pyrrhic meter for effect.
   • A pyrrhic foot consists of two unstressed syllables in a row.

   Sinónimosdibrach

3. Relating to Pyrrhus or his costly victoriesC2formal

   Of or relating to Pyrrhus, king of Epirus, or his exploits, especially his sustaining staggering losses in order to defeat the Romans.

   pírrico (relativo a Pirro)

   • The general's pyrrhic victory left his army too weakened to continue.
   • Historians often cite the Battle of Asculum as a pyrrhic success.
   • A pyrrhic triumph is one where the cost outweighs the gain.

• Sustantivo que designa una métrica compuesta por dos sílabas breves o átonas, o bien una danza militar de la antigua Grecia que imitaba movimientos de combate.

A noun referring to a metrical foot consisting of two short or unstressed syllables, or an ancient Greek war dance mimicking combat movements.

1. Metrical footC2formal

   A metrical unit consisting of two short or unstressed syllables, used in poetry.

   pie métrico pirriquio

   • The poet used a pyrrhic to create a light, rapid rhythm.
   • In classical verse, a pyrrhic is often followed by a spondee.
   • The line begins with a pyrrhic, giving it a quick pace.

   Sinónimosdibrach

2. Ancient war danceC2formal

   An ancient Greek dance that mimicked the movements of combat, often performed by armed dancers.

   Danza pírrica

   • The soldiers performed a pyrrhic to celebrate their victory.
   • The pyrrhic was a popular spectacle at ancient festivals.
   • Historians describe the pyrrhic as a vigorous, martial dance.