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worldliness

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. the quality or character of being intellectually sophisticated and worldly through cultivation or experience or disillusionment

    noun.attribute

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. concern with worldly affairs to the neglect of spiritual needs

    noun.attribute

    Examples
    He disliked the worldliness of many bishops around him.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. The quality of being worldly; a predominant passion for obtaining the good things of this life; covetousness; addictedness to gain and temporal enjoyments; worldly- mindedness.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

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