worldliest
ˈwɝldliɪst
Definition

Definition of worldliest - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
experienceRaremost experienced in life and its waysRare
  • She is the worldliest person I know, having traveled to over 50 countries.
2.
materialisticRaremost concerned with material valuesRare
  • He is the worldliest of all my friends, always chasing after luxury and wealth.
materialistic
3.
cultureRaremost sophisticated and culturedRare
  • The worldliest guests at the party were discussing art and philosophy.
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Origin of worldliest

English, world (earth) + liest (most)

Examples of worldliest in a sentence

  • Among the group, she was the worldliest traveler.
  • Among the siblings, she is the worldliest, always thinking about money.
  • His worldliest desires often led him to make poor decisions.
  • She was the worldliest traveler among her friends.
  • The worldliest students often studied abroad.

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  1. French:le plus expérimenté, matérialiste, ...
  2. German:erfahrenste, materialistischste, ...
  3. Italian:più esperto, più mondano, ...
  4. Spanish:más experimentado, más mundano, ...
  5. Portuguese:mais vivido, mais materialista, ...
  6. Chinese:阅历最丰富的, 最世俗的, ...
  7. Japanese:経験豊富な, 物質主義的な, ...
  8. Arabic:الأَكْثَر خِبْرَة بِالحَياة, مادي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְנֻסֶּה בְּיוֹתֵר, הֲכִי חָמְרָנִי, ...
  10. Russian:опытный, материалистичный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:найдосвідченіша, найбільш матеріалістичний, ...
  12. Hindi:अनुभवी, भौतिकवादी, ...
worldly
ˈwɜːrldli
worldlier

Definition of worldly - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
material focusconcerned with material things, not spiritual
  • He was more interested in worldly success than spiritual growth.
earthly materialistic secular
2.
experienceexperienced and knowledgeable about life
  • She is worldly and knows how to handle difficult situations.
cosmopolitan experienced sophisticated
3.
secularRarerelated to secular rather than sacred mattersRare
  • The discussion was purely worldly, avoiding any religious topics.
earthly secular temporal
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physical belongings as opposed to spiritual assets
She valued her spiritual growth over her worldly possessions.
all the material possessions someone owns
He left all his worldly belongings behind.
things related to everyday living
She was preoccupied with worldly concerns like bills and chores.
material objects owned by someone
He gave away all his worldly possessions before joining the monastery.
concerned with practical and secular affairs
His worldly-minded approach helped him succeed in business.
enjoyment from material or physical experiences
He indulged in worldly pleasures during his vacation.

Origin of worldly

Old English, woruld (world) + lic (like)

Examples of worldly in a sentence

  • Worldly desires often overshadow deeper connections.
  • His worldly views impressed the interviewers.
  • Traveling made him more worldly and open-minded.
  • Her interests were mostly worldly, focusing on fashion and trends.
  • He was known for his worldly knowledge of politics.

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  1. French:mondain, expérimenté, ...
  2. German:weltlich, weltgewandt, ...
  3. Italian:materialista, esperto, ...
  4. Spanish:mundano, experimentado, ...
  5. Portuguese:mundano, experiente, ...
  6. Chinese:世俗的, 世故的, ...
  7. Japanese:世俗的な, 世慣れた, ...
  8. Arabic:دُنْيَوِيّ, خَبِيرٌ بِالْحَيَاة, ...
  9. Hebrew:גַּשְׁמִי, מְנוּסֶה, ...
  10. Russian:мирской, опытный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:світський, досвідчений, ...
  12. Hindi:सांसारिक, दुनियादार, ...

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