Pyrrhic meaning : Of or relating to Pyrrhus (319/318–272 BC), Greek general and statesman. Achieved at too great a cost or detriment to have been worthwhile (as a victory, accomplishment, etc). An Ancient Greek war dance. A metric foot with two short or unaccented syllables. Of or characterized by pyrrhics (metrical feet with two short syllables). Relating to Pyrrhus, a Macedonian king, or some of his costly victories he had while fighting Rome.