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/
Korean meaning: 세속적인, 세상물정에 밝은
Korean pronunciation: **월**들리
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
A worldly executive confidently leads an international business meeting
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The elderly man stayed orderly, yet dreamed worldly
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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.
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“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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