Homeric

adjective

hō-ˈmer-ik How to pronounce Homeric (audio)
Definition of Homericnext
as in epic
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception the climactic scene of the movie is a pitched battle of Homeric proportions

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Homeric
  1. epic
  2. magnificent
  3. glorious
  4. majestic
Adjective
  • Cruise down the river with views of the Teton Range—keep your eyes peeled for wildlife and your camera ready for some epic photo ops.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • That memecoin briefly exploded in value – and then crashed in an epic selloff that left nearly a million investors facing losses.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of epic
Adjective
  • Guests can also choose to tack on optional experiences, including a visit to the magnificent Abu Simbel temple and high tea at Aswan’s historic Sofitel Legend Old Cataract hotel.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Thanks to the magnificent gothic Minster looking down on winding medieval streets with quirky names such as The Shambles and Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, tourists descend on the city in the tens of thousands every week.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of magnificent
Adjective
  • So, too, are the smart shops of Andrassy Avenue, a broad boulevard modeled on the Champs-Élysées, the Franz Litzst museum, and the glorious Hungarian State opera house.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In the meantime, Democrats have seemingly resolved at least one 2028 fight, a fracas marked by snarking, backbiting and plenty of acrimony — all the things that make our politics such a grand and glorious endeavor.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of glorious
Adjective
  • The large, majestic tree in your neighbor’s yard may not be on your property, but its roots might be.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The team effort to give the majestic bird a chance means a lot and shows how loved the bald eagles of Big Rock Park are.
    — Jessica Guay, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of majestic
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“Homeric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Homeric. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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