Homeric

adjective

Ho·​mer·​ic hō-ˈmer-ik 

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Greek poet Homer, his age, or his writings

2

: of epic proportions : heroic

Homeric feats

Homerically

hō-ˈmer-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• august
• baronial
• epic
• gallant
• glorious
• grand
• grandiose
• heroic
• heroical
• imperial
• imposing
• magnific
• magnificent
• majestic
• massive
• monumental
• noble
• proud
• regal
• royal
• splendid
• stately

Examples of Homeric in a Sentence

the climactic scene of the movie is a pitched battle of Homeric proportions

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Homeric

• pre-Homeric

Kids Definition

Homeric

adjective

Ho·​mer·​ic

hō-ˈmer-ik

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Greek poet Homer, his period in history, or his writings

2

: of epic proportions

Homeric feats