worldly
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li adjective
1.
of or pertaining to this world as contrasted with heaven, spiritual life, etc.; earthly; mundane.
2.
experienced; knowing; sophisticated: the benefits of his worldly wisdom.
3.
devoted to, directed toward, or connected with the affairs, interests, or pleasures of this world.
4.
of or pertaining to the people or laity; secular; neither ecclesiastical nor religious.
5.
Obsolete. of, pertaining to, or existing on earth.
adverb
6.
in a worldly manner (archaic except in combination): worldly-wise; worldly-minded.
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worldly (ˈwɜːldlɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj , -lier, -liest | |
| 1. | not spiritual; mundane or temporal |
| 2. | Also: worldly-minded absorbed in or concerned with material things or matters that are immediately relevant |
| 3. | Also: worldly-wise versed in the ways of the world; sophisticated |
| 4. | archaic existing on or relating to the earth |
| 5. | obsolete secular; lay |
| —adv | |
| 6. | archaic in a worldly manner |
| 'worldliness | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
He also maintained the view that an excess of material goods and worldly influence corrupted humans.
The ark, isolated from worldly concerns, is a haven which allows reflection and nurtures the imagination.
Meanwhile, a little-known berry or spice conveys the worldly sophistication of the critic, which the drinker can share.
Instead of an extremely bright image, the display showed every worldly imperfection in precise detail.
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