worldly-minded
[ wurld-lee-mahyn-did ]
adjective
having or showing devotion to the affairs and interests of this world.
Origin of worldly-minded
1First recorded in1595–1605
Other words from worldly-minded
- world·ly-mind·ed·ness, noun
Words Nearby worldly-minded
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How to use worldly-minded in a sentence
They will reach you by the hands of Mr. Mackenzie, a worldly-minded Scotch merchant, but honest as to earthly things.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsBut since then she had seen life through the eyes of a worldly-minded old husband, and it had made a difference.
The Gay Cockade | Temple BaileyIt sounded very worldly-minded and decisive and Mrs. Ashburner gained an envious comfort in her daughter's declaration.
The Gay Cockade | Temple BaileyIt would have been better for her and for Angus if she had been more worldly-minded—less innocent of the knowledge of evil.
Mount Royal, Volume 2 of 3 | Mary Elizabeth BraddonSometimes I thought it was vain and worldly minded in me, but I couldn't give it up.
The Cassowary | Stanley Waterloo
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