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
  • The feature has also enjoyed success closer to home, where the Scandinavian release is handled by Scanbox, with the epic love story taking the top slot at the box office in Norway in its opening weekend.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The last one was really about being a warrior, revenge and epic scale.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of epic
Adjective
  • These seven players might not be magnificent, but make the most sense to keep.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
  • For Trump to accomplish one would be a magnificent achievement.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of magnificent
Adjective
  • All evening, it is excellently placed for telescopic viewing of its glorious ball and rings.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • But her story was neither a glorious adventure nor a laughing matter.
    — Ethan Teekah All, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of glorious
Adjective
  • These were majestic art objects but in the hands of skilled puppeteers, the Sicilian marionettes shows could also erupt into wild, raw, bloodthirsty warfare.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
  • But some of the most technically challenging scenes, according to director Travis Knight, aren’t the ones that look the most majestic.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of majestic
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“Homeric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Homeric. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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