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
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Example Sentences
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
Homeric
adjective
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- epic
- glorious
- magnificent
- majestic
- heroical
- grand
- heroic
- monumental
- royal
- imposing
- imperial
- regal
- operatic
- massive
- proud
- gallant
- impressive
- colossal
- noble
- wonderful
- baronial
- splendid
- august
- grandiose
- stately
- luxurious
- cosmic
- remarkable
- formidable
- tremendous
- lavish
- sublime
- marvelous
- marvellous
- cosmical
- stupendous
- extraordinary
- magnific
- awesome
- extravagant
- superb
- prodigious
- kingly
- apocalyptic
- monstrous
- terrific
- gorgeous
- wondrous
- divine
- celestial
- lordly
- apocalyptical
- princely
- queenly
- inflated
- palatial
- redoubtable
- awful
- striking
- overblown
- heavenly
- sumptuous
- opulent
- pompous
- resplendent
- sensational
- palatine
- prepossessing
- splendiferous
- killer
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unheroic
- humble
- ordinary
- modest
- unimpressive
- common
- average
- unimposing
- sordid
- lowly
- mediocre
- unprepossessing
- abject
- meretricious
- trifling
- shabby
- trivial
- petty
- mean
- puny
- insignificant
- second-rate
- paltry
- run-of-the-mill
- measly