worldly-minded
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of worldly-minded
First recorded in 1595–1605
Example Sentences
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His soul overflowed with ardent affections, and his friendship was of that devoted and wondrous nature that the worldly-minded teach us to look for only in the imagination.
From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
He was far too much of a student and worker to be altogether so worldly-minded as Browning represents him.
From Browning's England A Study in English Influences in Browning by Clarke, Helen Archibald
"I would have you dissuade her from resting her hopes—I speak now merely of earthly hopes and earthly prudence—on the attachment of one who is unstable, vain, and worldly-minded."
From A Charming Fellow, Volume I (of 3) by Trollope, Frances Eleanor
The worldly-minded little woman proved a staunch ally.
From Imprudence by Young, F.E. Mills
The worldly-minded father was, at any rate, safe, and was prepared to invest handsomely in a titled son-in-law.
From Crying for the Light, Vol. 3 [of 3] or Fifty Years Ago by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)
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