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worldly-wise
[ wurld-lee-wahyz ]
/ ˈwɜrld liˈwaɪz /
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adjective
wise as to the affairs of this world.
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Origin of worldly-wise
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Words nearby worldly-wise
world language, worldline, worldling, worldly, worldly-minded, worldly-wise, world music, World Ocean, world point, world power, world premiere
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