1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Homer or his epic poems (the Iliad and Odyssey)
Usage: often capitalized when referring directly to Homer or his works
2. grand, heroic, or epic in scale or style; resembling the style or themes of Homer's epics
Usage: often used to describe large-scale conflicts, struggles, or narratives

Examples

• The professor taught a course on Homeric literature and ancient Greek civilization.
• The battle between the two armies was described in homeric terms by the historian.
• Their struggle against adversity took on homeric proportions in the novel.
• The homeric epics have influenced Western literature for thousands of years.
• The athlete's comeback was celebrated as a homeric achievement.
• Scholars debate the authorship of the homeric texts.