worldly — experienced in and concerned with the affairs of the world; sophisticated
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: experienced in and concerned with the affairs of the world; sophisticated
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɜːrldli/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother may be 80, but she's surprisingly worldly and knows all about cryptocurrency.
- The monk renounced all his worldly possessions, including his gaming console.
- Her worldly wisdom helped her navigate the complex business negotiations.
worldly
ADJECTIVE[/ˈwɜːrldli/]
experienced in and concerned with the affairs of the world; sophisticated
The worldly diplomat charms guests in five languages at the embassy gala.
The elderly man stayed orderly, yet dreamed worldly
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'weorold' or 'worold' meaning 'human existence, the human race, or the earth,' combined with the suffix '-ly' meaning 'having the quality of.' The root ultimately derives from Germanic origins.
Breakdown
world (the earth, human affairs) + -ly (adjective suffix meaning 'of or pertaining to') = worldly
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother may be 80, but she's surprisingly worldly and knows all about cryptocurrency.”
“The monk renounced all his worldly possessions, including his gaming console.”
“Her worldly wisdom helped her navigate the complex business negotiations.”
“Despite being a priest, he was quite worldly and enjoyed fine wine and gourmet food.”
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