worldly

🇺🇸 /ˈwɜːrldli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈwɜːldli/
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adjective
R

related to the physical world and its concerns, rather than spiritual or religious matters

She decided to give away all her worldly possessions to charity.

R

having a lot of experience and knowledge about life, especially in a sophisticated or practical way

Despite his young age, he was quite worldly and knew how to handle difficult situations.

translation

adj. related to the physical world and its concerns, rather than spiritual or religious matters; having a lot of experience and knowledge about life, especially in a sophisticated or practical way

Word Forms

Comparative worldlier
Superlative worldliest