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worldly

adjective

world·​ly ˈwər(-ə)ld-lē How to pronounce worldly (audio)
ˈwərl-lē
worldlier; worldliest
1
: of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
worldly possessions/pleasures
Not for wealth, in its vulgar sense, had he ever sighed; not for the enjoyment of rich things had he ever longed; but for the allotted share of worldly bliss which a wife, and children, and happy home could give him … Anthony Trollope
Religious fervor, which the crusaders had in spades, did not preclude or even hinder their worldly ambition. Stephen O'Shea
2
: possessing or displaying significant experience and knowledge about life and the world : worldly-wise
… a wealthy, fabulously successful gay businesswoman who blows stuff up and dispenses worldly wisdom in equal amounts. Piers Marchant
… took the occasion to impart a bit of worldly advice. Erich Segal
The essays collected here counterpose two groups of men: "the worldly men" of "covetous ambition," in the words of poet Henry King, and those whom they pushed aside in their scramble to the top. Michael S. Kimmel
worldliness noun

Synonyms

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earthly, worldly, mundane mean belonging to or characteristic of the earth.

earthly often implies a contrast with what is heavenly or spiritual.

abandoned earthly concerns and entered a convent

worldly and mundane both imply a relation to the immediate concerns and activities of human beings, worldly suggesting tangible personal gain or gratification

worldly goods

and mundane suggesting reference to the immediate and practical.

a mundane discussion of finances

Example Sentences

She is more worldly than her younger sister. she returned from her year as an exchange student a much more worldly person
Recent Examples on the Web Their contributions were not important by worldly standards. John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Sep. 2022 While Boethius is concerned with worldly opinion and corporeal forms, his fascination with the external prevents him from contemplating his intrinsic existence. WSJ, 19 July 2022 Malik Peay is a seasoned Black journalist that uplifts the cultural backgrounds of worldly figures and Black artists. Malik Peay, ELLE, 5 Aug. 2022 For Keynes, hard work was not an end in itself, but a means to something more enjoyable: peace and relaxation, free from worldly cares. Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 4 Aug. 2022 In the new season, Ramy’s family will be forced to consider their reliance on worldly concerns while Ramy abandons his spiritual journey to work in his uncle’s diamond business. Rosa Escandon, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 When thousands of people come in on buses carrying their worldly possessions in a single bag, many holding crying babies in soiled diapers, many more with no shoes on their feet, that’s not the time for the National Guard. Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 28 July 2022 These were works that an educated and worldly person needed to have some familiarity with. Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 27 June 2022 Both the psychological and the physical rigors of the expedition are magnified in Alex Zhang Hungtai’s other-worldly score, its ambient sounds and dissonant horns evoking everything from howling winds to whale calls. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of worldly was before the 12th century

Phrases Containing worldly

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