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Meanings of worldly in English
Very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world.
Usage of worldly in English
1
Nor do I use the word prosperity in its mere worldly sense.
2
But still lays claim to worldly pleasure, does not tell the truth.
3
The food and drink on offer at The Houghton Hotel remains other-worldly.
4
The worldly-wise warnings are after all in the interests of true friendship.
5
It was his conception of the ideal in worldly-asopposed to spiritual-life
6
In the worldly sense it would be the best thing, no doubt.
7
These sweeten and refresh the soul in all worldly afflictions and griefs.
8
But Price carried on giving away his worldly possessions whatever the consequences.
9
You are wiser in worldly things than you are in religious things.
10
You are safe in all worldly matters, and safe in his character.
11
The governor described the scale of the flood damage as other worldly.
12
I was really feeling very selfish and worldly; and anything but spiritual.
13
Lorie was thirty-five, a year older than Cathy, and sophisticated and worldly-wise.
14
The auctioneer held in his hand a gaudy bauble of worldly pleasure.
15
Have made the following decisions on the disposition of my worldly goods.
16
Stage, thou art the Fairy Land to the vision of the worldly.
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Worldly across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common
Ireland
Less common