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
  • Mario Lopez’s new Christmas movie — much like his epic Christmas celebrations at home — has become a family affair.
    — Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • Shobeir denied Argentina again five minutes before halftime as Julián Álvarez attempted to turn in a cross from Tagliafico, but the diving Egyptian keeper continued his brilliant game with an epic save.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of epic
Adjective
  • Oh, and hundreds of her works fill the screen, a magnificent and vibrant tour through her glorious career.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The Bowers & Wilkins audio system is magnificent to listen to but also ingeniously integrated within the cockpit.
    — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 7 July 2026
Definition of magnificent
Adjective
  • Oh, and hundreds of her works fill the screen, a magnificent and vibrant tour through her glorious career.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Perhaps the best perk of the suite was the large balcony with ample plump seating and an atmospheric floor lamp, a glorious extension of the indoor space for prime castle viewing.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of glorious
Adjective
  • There was the majestic no-doubter that landed more than halfway up the left-field bleachers, a majestic blast that evoked memories of Andrés Galarraga.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • The piano is both a majestic heirloom and a weighty albatross.
    — Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 7 July 2026
Definition of majestic
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“Homeric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Homeric. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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