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worldly

Definition

  • adjective: of or relating to the human world and ordinary life rather than to religious or spiritual matters
  • adjective: of, relating to, or devoted to this 'world' and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs

Examples

  • She is more 'worldly' than her younger sister.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Take the rest of the day off. Come back Monday with some clean clothes. Get yourself together. You give up the condo life, give up all your flaming worldly possessions, move to a dilapidated house in a toxic waste area, - Hello. - This is Detective Stern with the Arson Unit. (..)
    1999 Fight Club