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Synonyms of worldly

22 similar words · 6 opposite words

Another word for worldly is mundane. Other synonyms of worldly are secular, temporal, earthly, sophisticated and civil. The opposite of worldly is naive.

Synonyms and similar words for worldly

adjectiveConcerned with human or earthly matters, physical as opposed to spiritual.

adjectiveConcerned with secular rather than sacred matters.

  • lay
  • profaneNot sacred or holy, unconsecrated; relating to non-religious matters, secular.
  • temporalOf or relating to the material world, as opposed to sacred or clerical.
  • areligiousNot religious; irreligious.
  • civilSecular.
  • earthlyRelating to the earth or this world, as opposed to heaven or the heavens.
  • irreligiousHaving no relation to religion.
  • laicistPertaining to or representing the interests of the laity; non-clerical; secular.
  • laicisticSecular, laic.
  • nonreligiousNot religious.
  • secularNot specifically religious; lay or civil, as opposed to clerical.
  • unconsecratedNot consecrated.
  • unsanctifiedNot having been sanctified; not made sacred; remaining mundane or worldly.

adjectiveSophisticated, especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world.

  • sophisticatedOf a person: having obtained worldly experience, and lacking naiveté; cosmopolitan, worldly-wise.
  • street-smartHaving practical rather than theoretical knowledge, like that learned on the streets rather than in the classroom.

adverbIn a worldly manner.

Opposite of worldly

adjectiveConcerned with human or earthly matters, physical as opposed to spiritual.

adjectiveConcerned with secular rather than sacred matters.

adjectiveSophisticated, especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world.

  • naiveLacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.

Meaning of worldly

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

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Questions about synonyms of worldly

What is another word for worldly?
Worldly has 22 synonyms on Word.ws, such as mundane, secular, temporal, earthly, sophisticated, civil, profane and irreligious.
What is the opposite of worldly?
The opposite of worldly is naive.
What does worldly mean?
Worldly means concerned with human or earthly matters, physical as opposed to spiritual.

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