Pyrrhic (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of or relating to or containing a metrical foot of two unstressed syllables; "pyrrhic verses".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
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Meaning 2
Of or relating to or resembling Pyrrhus or his exploits (especially his sustaining staggering losses in order to defeat the Romans); "a Pyrrhic victory".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
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Meaning 3
Of or relating to a war dance of ancient Greece; "pyrrhic dance movements".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The choreographer incorporated pyrrhic dance movements into the modern ballet to evoke a sense of ancient Greek culture.
- The dancers' pyrrhic steps echoed through the amphitheater, transporting the audience to a bygone era.
- In the traditional Greek folk dance, the pyrrhic rhythms and movements were carefully preserved and passed down through generations.
- The ballet company's use of pyrrhic dance movements added a unique and captivating element to their performance of "The Iliad".
- The ancient Greek warriors would often perform pyrrhic dances before battle to prepare themselves for combat and intimidate their enemies.