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