worldly
adjective
of or relating to this world as contrasted with heaven, spiritual life, etc.; earthly; mundane.
worldliness
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a word derived from
worldly.
Example Sentences
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The strikingly lovely Ms. Aikens, meanwhile, exudes a worldliness far above Juliet’s barely 14 years, although her performance grows more pliant and nuanced as the lovers’ unhappy destiny looms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Which in many ways Monroe was, treading the line, invisible to the rest of us, between innocence and worldliness, between vulnerability and power.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
He brought old-school charm, expertise and worldliness to the commentary box.
From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2026
They threw elaborate feasts like edible temples to their worldliness and wealth.
From Salon ● Mar. 10, 2024
By Western standards, Fort Hare’s worldliness may not seem like much, but to a country boy like myself, it was a revelation.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
