worldly

Definitions


[ˈwəːldli], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of a person) experienced and sophisticated
(e.g: she was much more worldly than Nora)

- of or concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than a spiritual existence
(e.g: he advised them to stay away from worldly things and rely on God for their help)


Phrases:
- worldly goods

Origin:
Old English woruldlic(see world, -ly)




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