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worldly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈwɝldli/ · UK /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly means: Connected with ordinary human life and physical things, rather than the spirit or life after death.

adjective

EARTHLY THINGSC1

Connected with ordinary human life and physical things, rather than the spirit or life after death.

  • He gave away his worldly possessions.
  • She valued peace more than worldly success.
  • The story contrasts worldly pleasures with spiritual happiness.

Similar words: earthly, material, temporal

Opposites: spiritual, heavenly

Common phrases: worldly possessions, worldly pleasures, worldly goods, worldly concerns

NONRELIGIOUS INTERESTSC1

Interested in ordinary society and its activities rather than religion or sacred things.

  • His interests were mostly worldly.
  • The monastery discouraged involvement in worldly affairs.
  • She found the church leaders surprisingly worldly in their concerns.

Similar words: secular, nonreligious

Opposites: religious, sacred

Common phrases: worldly interests, worldly affairs, worldly concerns, worldly people

Questions about worldly

What does worldly mean?

Connected with ordinary human life and physical things, rather than the spirit or life after death.

What is worldly in other languages?

Türkçe: dünyevi · Español: terrenal · Français: terrestre · Deutsch: irdisch · Italiano: terreno · 日本語: 現世の

How do you pronounce worldly?

In American English /ˈwɝldli/; in British English /ˈwɜːldli/.

How do you use worldly in a sentence?

He gave away his worldly possessions. She valued peace more than worldly success.

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