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 English
worldother
+
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.

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