travelled
/'trævld/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Having traveled to many different places: Describes a person who has visited or experienced many parts of the world.
- Frequented by travelers: Describes a route, path, or road that is commonly used by people traveling.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective (Experienced traveler):
- She is a widely travelled journalist, having reported from over fifty countries.
- His travelled perspective made his travel lectures incredibly insightful.
- Adjective (Frequented route):
- They avoided the main highway and took a less travelled road through the mountains.
- The path to the ancient ruins is well travelled by tourists.
Advanced Usage
- "Well-travelled": A common compound adjective emphasizing extensive travel experience.
- The well-travelled professor shared stories from every continent.
- "Less-travelled" / "little-travelled": Describes a path or route that is not used by many people.
- He preferred the less-travelled paths to discover hidden gems.
Variants and Related Words
- Travel (verb): To go on a journey.
- Traveler (noun): A person who is traveling or who travels often.
- Traveling (adjective/noun): The act or activity of traveling.
Synonyms
- Well-traveled: Having traveled widely.
- Globetrotting: Traveling widely around the world.
- Worldly: Experienced and sophisticated through travel.
Antonyms
- Untraveled: Not having traveled; not frequented by travelers.
- Inexperienced: Lacking knowledge or experience of the world.
Related Idioms
- "The road less travelled": An unconventional or less popular choice in life.
- She chose a career in art, taking the road less travelled.
Adjective
- familiar with many parts of the world
- a traveled, educated man
- well-traveled people