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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  1. epic
  2. magnificent
  3. glorious
  4. majestic
Adjective
  • The project marks Maddock Films’ first venture into the historical epic genre and features Kaushal alongside Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Looking to experience all the epic zombie action from start to finish?
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of epic
Adjective
  • Several national parks, including Grand Teton, Glacier and, of course, Rocky Mountain, are all part of this magnificent mountain range, which stretches into Canada.
    Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
  • United, managed by Sir Alex Ferguson, had a magnificent side, yet the iconic picture doesn’t tell the whole story.
    Andy Mitten, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of magnificent
Adjective
  • But its glorious catalog lay in disarray, waiting for an astute buyer willing to mine its precious gems.
    Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The glorious few who still worry about the decline of Palm Beach society speculated wildly that Trump was planning to legalize gambling and build a casino, or — the truly frightening possibility — subdivide his acreage and sell houses.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of glorious
Adjective
  • The mountains are majestic, the skies can be very dramatic around sunset and the skiing is world class.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The nearly 4-mile String Lake Loop Trail is shorter, and offers equally majestic mountain views.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of majestic
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“Homeric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Homeric. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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