WORLDLY


Meaning of WORLDLY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈwə:ldlɪ ]

adj. (worldlier, worldliest) 1 temporal or earthly (worldly goods). 2 engrossed in temporal affairs, esp. the pursuit of wealth and pleasure. øworldly-minded intent on worldly things. worldly wisdom prudence as regards one's own interests. worldly-wise having worldly wisdom. øøworldliness n. [OE woruldlic (as WORLD, -LY(1))]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.