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Definition worldly in British English

worldly adjective

adjective
/ˈwɜː(r)ldli/
1

a worldly person has a lot of experience and knowledge of life

Example

Teenagers today are much more worldly than I ever was.

Synonyms and related words
educated knowledgeable trained
2

relating to the practical rather than the spiritual aspects of life

Example

They were ambitious for worldly power and possessions.

Synonyms and related words
secular irreverent agnostic
Definition worldly in British English