Cadmean victory

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noun

a victory attained at as great a loss to the victor as to the vanquished.

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Compare Pyrrhic victory.

Origin of Cadmean victory

First recorded in 1595–1605

Words nearby Cadmean victory

cadgy, cadi, Cadillac, Cadiz, Cadmean, Cadmean victory, cadmium, cadmium bronze, cadmium cell, cadmium green, cadmium orange

How to use Cadmean victory in a sentence

It is not a decisive war, with a single, signature victory, but a war of attrition.
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And the bells chimed for victory at 1211 Avenue of the Americas.
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On May 9, which Moscow commemorates as World War II “Victory Day,” Klaus paid a highly visible visit to the Russian Embassy.
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Kurdish forces declared victory and freed Yazidi holdouts, with help from U.S. air power.
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Besides, victory fever had spread like wildfire throughout the Allied armies.
Hitler’s Hail Mary|James A. Warren|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He signalized himself by a great victory which he obtained on the banks of the Neva, over the northern powers.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
He has been ashore at Kum Kale and reports violent fighting and, for the time being, victory.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
But, instead of following up their victory, the half-resolute rioters camped near Guadalupe for the night.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
The trophies of the victory were six men of war and all of their East India ships, and between four and five thousand prisoners.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
He marched to meet it with the throbbing pulses of a soldier rushing to victory or a saint to martyrdom.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke

British Dictionary definitions for Cadmean victory

Cadmean victory

/ (Ë?kÃ¦dmÉªÉ™n) /

noun

another name for Pyrrhic victory

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