- this-worldly
- adjective Date: 1883 characterized by or manifesting this-worldliness
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
this-worldly
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this-worldly — [this′wʉrld′lē] adj. distinguished by or relating to material or earthly concerns; not spiritual or concerned with life in a future or imaginary world [this worldly obligations] this worldliness n. * * * … Universalium
this-worldly — [this′wʉrld′lē] adj. distinguished by or relating to material or earthly concerns; not spiritual or concerned with life in a future or imaginary world [this worldly obligations] this worldliness n … English World dictionary
this-worldly — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective Etymology: this world + ly : characterized by or manifesting this worldliness the struggle between this worldly and otherworldly values George Orwell … Useful english dictionary
this-worldly — this world·ly … English syllables
this-worldliness — this worldly, adj. /dhis werrld lee nis/, n. concern or preoccupation with worldly things and values. [1870 75] * * * … Universalium
this-world|ly — «THIHS WURLD lee», adjective. of or concerned with the present world or state of existence: »The guests were always this worldly, and often profane (Mark Twain) … Useful english dictionary
this-worldliness — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: this worldly + ness : interest in, concern with, or devotion to things of this world * * * this worldly, adj. /dhis werrld lee nis/, n. concern or preoccupation with worldly things and values. [1870 75] … Useful english dictionary
Worldly — World ly, a. [AS. woroldlic.] [1913 Webster] 1. Relating to the world; human; common; as, worldly maxims; worldly actions. I thus neglecting worldly ends. Shak. [1913 Webster] Many years it hath continued, standing by no other worldly mean but… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
worldly — [wʉrld′lē] adj. worldlier, worldliest 1. of or limited to this world; temporal or secular 2. devoted to or concerned with the affairs, pleasures, etc. of this world: also worldly minded 3. worldly wise; sophisticated SYN. EARTHLY worldliness n … English World dictionary
Worldly — World ly, adv. With relation to this life; in a worldly manner. [1913 Webster] Subverting worldly strong and worldly wise By simply meek. Milton. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
