Synonyms for

Odyssey

Verb / ˈɑ:dʌsi: / Another word for odyssey — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a long and eventful or adventurous journey or experience

Synonyms & similar words

odyssey journey adventure voyage expedition pilgrimage trek travels wanderings exploration mission quest peregrination progress movement migration traverse crossing passage flight tour

Synonyms by register

Formal

expedition quest journey voyage

Informal

trek adventure trip jaunt

Literary

pilgrimage sojourn

Antonyms

stagnation rest routine stillness idleness monotony

Common collocations

  • long odyssey
  • epic odyssey
  • personal odyssey
  • heroic odyssey
  • spiritual odyssey
  • intellectual odyssey
  • a true odyssey

Word family

noun odyssey

Usage note

An odyssey typically refers to a long and eventful journey, often one of self-discovery. It is generally used for significant or challenging experiences rather than everyday travels.

Example sentences

  1. The hero's odyssey in the story took him to many different lands.
  2. The family's odyssey across the country was filled with exciting adventures.
  3. The scientist's odyssey to study a rare animal in the jungle was difficult but rewarding.

Quotes

  • The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.
  • The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
  • Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever.

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