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worldly

 

[ หˆwษ™rldli ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

pertaining to the physical world

Relating to or concerning the material world, as opposed to the spiritual or heavenly realms. Worldly possessions and concerns are those related to this earthly existence rather than to spiritual matters.

Synonyms

material, secular, temporal

Examples of usage

  • He was more interested in worldly riches than spiritual enlightenment.
  • She preferred to focus on worldly pleasures rather than meditate on philosophical questions.
Context #2 | Adjective

experienced in the ways of the world

Experienced and sophisticated in the ways of society, often implying a knowledge of social conventions and customs. A worldly person is well-traveled and well-versed in cultural norms.

Synonyms

cosmopolitan, experienced, sophisticated

Examples of usage

  • Having traveled extensively, she was quite worldly in her outlook.
  • His worldly wisdom helped him navigate the complexities of social interactions.

Translations

Translations of the word "worldly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mundano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเค‚เคธเคพเคฐเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช weltlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ duniawi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒั–ั‚ััŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›wiatowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ–ไฟ—็š„ใช (ใ›ใžใใฆใใช)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mondain

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mundano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผnyevi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธ์†์ ์ธ (sesokjeogin)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏู†ูŠูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svฤ›tskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ svetskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ–ไฟ—็š„ (shรฌsรบ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ svetovljanski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heimskt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดาฏะฝะธะตะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒงแƒแƒ แƒแƒกแƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผnyษ™vi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mundano

Etymology

The word 'worldly' originated from the Old English word 'woruldlic', meaning 'secular' or 'temporal'. Over time, it evolved to encompass both the physical/material aspects of the world and a sophisticated understanding of society. The concept of being 'worldly' has been explored in various religious and philosophical traditions, highlighting the tension between material pursuits and spiritual enlightenment.

See also: netherworld, otherworldly, underworld, world, worldview, worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,005 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.