worldly
ˈwɜːrldli
worldlierworldliest
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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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Expressions with worldly

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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)

Terms with worldly included in their meaning

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cultured person
having refined tastes and worldly knowledge
worldly
familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures
worldly person
person familiar with many cultures
worldly
familiar with different cultures and places
existence
worldly existence or life
worldly
related to the physical world and not spiritual matters
experience
be experienced in worldly matters
cultural knowledge
the quality of being cultured and worldly

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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