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
While he was one day at prayers, shedding many tears, as was his wont, the vain and worldly-minded Constance adorned his lance with silver ornaments.
From Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) by Butler, Pierce
"How could I teach others to be unworldly if I myself did what to them would appear worldly-minded?"
From Lotus Buds by Carmichael, Amy
Jack sat dignified and martyr-like while the minister preached upon the evils which beset the young and dangers to the worldly-minded.
From Chiquita, an American Novel The Romance of a Ute Chief's Daughter by Tileston, Merrill
The private devotions which they held with the sick maiden gave great offence to the worldly-minded, and they were maliciously calumniated.
From Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. I. by Freytag, Gustav
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