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ho·mer·ic
\hōˈmerik, -rēk\ adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin Homericus, from Greek Homērikos, from Homēros Homer, traditional Greek epic poet who probably lived ab the 8th century B.C. + Greek -ikos -ic
1. : of or relating to the Greek poet Homer, his age, or his writings
< classical Homeric conception of death — Alfred Einstein >
2. : of epic proportions : heroic, gargantuan
< Homeric feats of reporting — Stanley Walker >
< homeric laughter >
• ho·mer·i·cal·ly \-rə̇k(ə)lē, -rēk-, -li\ adverb, often capitalized |