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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

pyrrhic

/pɪˈrɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does pyrrhic mean?

adjective

Victorious but at a great cost; achieved by sacrificing something of great value. A victory that is won at the cost of great loss or sacrifice.

Example

"The team won the game, but their pyrrhic victory was overshadowed by the loss of their star player."

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