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
  • Chouinard was part of the reason Caldwell decided to expand the Diablo Traverse into an epic adventure, to do it human-powered, and to do with his best friend Honnold.
    Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Lady Gaga gave her closing argument for electing Kamala Harris President on Monday night (Nov. 4) at an epic rally for the Vice President who is vying to become the nation’s first female commander-in-chief.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of epic
Adjective
  • Every three years, the nation’s cutting-edge designers, artists and architects convene at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York for its triennial to interpret the creative and cultural themes of contemporary life—always with magnificent, eye-catching surprises.
    Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
  • There’s the magnificent installation from Poland’s Magdalena Abakanowicz, which cascades to the floor like two feathering wings, only to melt into maroon runways.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of magnificent
Adjective
  • As the boy who gets his wish to be big, Hanks gives a glorious, hilarious, and sweet performance as a 12-year-old in a grown-up’s body.
    Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Observe the treasured buzz of Italians socializing: dancers in traditional costumes at community celebrations; families regularly gathering to share platters of food on long tables; youthful flirting of sunbathers together under glorious skies.
    Laura Manske, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of glorious
Adjective
  • Set in the majestic French Pyrenees, the film addresses the battle between heritage and modernity as the reintroduction of brown bears collides head first with a traditional shepherding community.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Instead of snowfall and frigid temperatures, guests are treated to majestic beaches and warm ocean breezes.
    Robin Raven, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of majestic
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Homeric

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“Homeric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Homeric. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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