Definition of Pyrrhic victory

1. Noun. A victory that is won by incurring terrible losses.

Generic synonyms: Triumph, Victory

Definition of Pyrrhic victory

1. Noun. A very costly victory, wherein the considerable losses outweigh the gain, so as to render the struggle not worth the cost. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Pyrrhic Victory

Pyrex
Pyridium
Pyrocephalus
Pyrocephalus rubinus mexicanus
Pyrola americana
Pyrola elliptica
Pyrola minor
Pyrola rotundifolia
Pyrola rotundifolia americana
Pyrola uniflora
Pyrolaceae
Pyrophorus
Pyrophorus noctiluca
Pyrrhic
Pyrrhic victories
Pyrrhic victory (current term)
Pyrrhocoridae
Pyrrhonian
Pyrrhonism
Pyrrhonisms
Pyrrhonist
Pyrrhonists
Pyrrhula
Pyrrhula pyrrhula
Pyrrhuloxia sinuata
Pyrrhus
Pyrrophyta
Pyrrosia
Pyrrosia lingua
Pyrularia

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