Odyssean

adjective

Odys·​se·​an
("Odysseus")
ō-ˈdi-sē-ən How to pronounce Odyssean (audio)
("journey")
ˌä-də-ˈsē-ən How to pronounce Odyssean (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Odysseus or his journey

Examples of Odyssean in a Sentence

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Nodding toward this Odyssean journey, Wang’s novel presents a familiar tale of war and homecoming, rife with correspondence, death, and pangs of yearning for a beloved back home. The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1614, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Odyssean was circa 1614

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“Odyssean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Odyssean. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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