worldly
🇬🇧 UK/'wә:ldli/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
adj.
Concerned with earthly or secular matters rather than spiritual ones; experienced and sophisticated in the ways of the world.
世俗的,尘世的;老于世故的
adv.
In a worldly manner.
以世俗的方式
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishworldother
+
lyin the manner of
=worldly
Common Collocations
- 1.worldly goods世俗的物质
- 2.worldly success世俗的成功
- 3.worldly wise精于人情世故
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her worldly experience allowed her to navigate complex diplomatic situations with ease.
- 2.
The monk rejected worldly possessions in pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.