pyrrich

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Pyrrhic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Characterizing a victory achieved at a disproportionate cost or with significant losses to the victor.

Example:

The country's pyrrhic military triumph resulted in the destruction of its infrastructure.

Sense 2:

Showcasing an action or effort that ultimately leads to a futile or pointless outcome.

Example:

The team's pyrrhic attempts to score only wore out their players, resulting in defeat.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A metrical foot in poetry, usually consisting of two short or unstressed syllables.

Example:

The poet effectively used pyrrhics in the iambic pentameter of the sonnet.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2:

A dance move in which the dancer repeatedly hops on one foot, in rhythm with the accompanying music.

Example:

The energetic choreography included a sequence of pyrrhics that captivated the audience.