Homeric
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or suggestive of Homer or his poetry.
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of heroic dimensions; grand; imposing.
Homeric feats of exploration.
adjective
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of, relating to, or resembling Homer or his poems
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imposing or heroic
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of or relating to the archaic form of Greek used by Homer See epic
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Etymology
Origin of Homeric
First recorded in 1765–75; from Latin Homēricus, from Greek Homērikós; equivalent to Homer + -ic
Example Sentences
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Inspired by Christopher Nolan’s new film, the streaming service presents a collection of cinematic journeys, though it sometimes wanders far from the Homeric source.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
The controversy has therefore become less about Homeric mythology itself and more about ongoing cultural disagreements over representation, identity and who audiences view as worthy of iconic roles in modern entertainment.
From Salon ● May 16, 2026
But like the Homeric Greek hero it was named after, the lander has not had an easy journey with a neat happy ending.
From New York Times ● Feb. 28, 2024
As you can see, it is a Homeric list.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2022
He was Hermes’ son; a noisy, merry god, the Homeric Hymn in his honor calls him; but he was part animal too, with a goat’s horns, and goat’s hoofs instead of feet.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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