traveled
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for traveled, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Visited often by travelers, or, of a person, experienced from having traveled widely.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
The American English spelling of traveled/travelled.
Full origin of traveled →Frequently asked questions
What does “traveled” mean?
The word “traveled” means visited often by travelers, or, of a person, experienced from having traveled widely. In plain terms, describes a place frequently visited by travelers, or a person with a lot of travel experience.
How do you pronounce “traveled”?
“Traveled” is pronounced TRAVLD (/ˈtɹævl̩d/ in IPA).
How do you use “traveled” in a sentence?
Here is “traveled” used in a sentence: “He was a well-traveled diplomat who had lived on four continents.”
What part of speech is “traveled”?
“Traveled” is an adjective.
Is “traveled” a common word?
“Traveled” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Which is correct, traveled or travelled?
Both are correct; the difference is regional. American English uses the single-l spelling traveled, while British English doubles the consonant: travelled. The same split applies to traveling/travelling and traveler/traveller.
Is calling someone well-traveled a compliment?
Yes, well-traveled is generally a compliment. It describes a person who has traveled widely and gained experience, perspective, and cultural knowledge from doing so. Applied to a place, such as a well-traveled road, it simply means the route is used or visited often.
Where does the phrase "the road less traveled" come from?
The phrase describes a route few people use — literally, a road not often visited by travelers — and, figuratively, an unconventional choice in life. It was popularized by the closing lines of Robert Frost's poem "The Road Not Taken," and it now appears widely in titles and speeches about independent thinking.