Definition of worldly
1 : of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
2 : worldly-wise
worldliness
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Examples of worldly in a Sentence
She is more worldly than her younger sister.
she returned from her year as an exchange student a much more worldly person
Before 12th Century
First Known Use of worldly
before 12th century
Synonym Discussion of worldly
WORLDLY Defined for English Language Learners
worldly
playDefinition of worldly for English Language Learners
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: of or relating to the human world and ordinary life rather than to religious or spiritual matters
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: having a lot of practical experience and knowledge about life and the world
WORLDLY Defined for Kids
worldly
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worldlier
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1 : of or relating to the affairs of life rather than with spiritual affairs They lost all their worldly possessions in the fire.
2 : worldly-wise
worldliness
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