worldly
adjectiveHow many syllables in worldly?
There are 2 syllables in the word worldly.How to pronounce worldly:
Definition of worldly:
- worldly (adjective):
- not spiritual
- characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world.
- of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
Synonyms for worldly:
bored
carnal
civilized
cosmopolitan
cultured
earthly
economic
experienced
fleshly
lay
material
materialistic
mercenary
mundane
physical
polished
pragmatic
profane
secular
smart
sophisticated
sublunary
temporal
terrestrial
worldly-minded
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