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worldly

The correct spelling is worldly.

How to pronounce worldly

/ˈwɜː(ɹ)ldli/
adjective

IPA: /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ldli/

Say it like: Wor-ldl-ee

The correct spelling is worldly. Concerned with human or earthly matters, physical as opposed to spiritual.

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Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Concerned with human or earthly matters, physical as opposed to spiritual.
  2. 2.Concerned with secular rather than sacred matters.
  3. 3.Sophisticated, especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world.

adverb

  1. 1.In a worldly manner.

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