Worldliness
noun
Experience and knowledge about life, events, and ideas, especially as it relates to society and material things.
He admired the worldliness of his uncle who traveled and read extensively.
Often appears as...
- demonstrate worldliness
- acquire worldliness
noun
The quality of being too interested in physical comforts and possessions, rather than spiritual or religious matters.
In her later years, she showed a surprising worldliness, a departure from her previous focus on her faith.
Often appears as...
- reject worldliness
- fall into worldliness
Usage tips
Disapproving
Religious
noun
Experience and knowledge about life, events, and ideas, especially as it relates to society and material things.
He admired the worldliness of his uncle who traveled and read extensively.
Often appears as...
- demonstrate worldliness
- acquire worldliness
noun
The quality of being too interested in physical comforts and possessions, rather than spiritual or religious matters.
In her later years, she showed a surprising worldliness, a departure from her previous focus on her faith.
Often appears as...
- reject worldliness
- fall into worldliness
Usage tips
Disapproving
Religious
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Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Awareness
Understanding the customs and lifestyle of diverse societies can display worldliness.
Her worldliness surfaced when she flawlessly navigated the multicultural etiquette of the conference.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Travel
Knowledge from books, films, or the internet also contributes to a person's worldliness.
Despite never leaving his hometown, his worldliness was apparent from the plethora of facts he knew about various cultures.
Pro Tip 3/3Practical Life Skills
Worldliness can imply practical, real-world problem-solving abilities, not just knowledge.
Her worldliness was evident when she tackled the unforeseen challenges during our trip.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Awareness
Understanding the customs and lifestyle of diverse societies can display worldliness.
Her worldliness surfaced when she flawlessly navigated the multicultural etiquette of the conference.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Travel
Knowledge from books, films, or the internet also contributes to a person's worldliness.
Despite never leaving his hometown, his worldliness was apparent from the plethora of facts he knew about various cultures.
Pro Tip 3/3Practical Life Skills
Worldliness can imply practical, real-world problem-solving abilities, not just knowledge.
Her worldliness was evident when she tackled the unforeseen challenges during our trip.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Awareness
Understanding the customs and lifestyle of diverse societies can display worldliness.
Her worldliness surfaced when she flawlessly navigated the multicultural etiquette of the conference.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Travel
Knowledge from books, films, or the internet also contributes to a person's worldliness.
Despite never leaving his hometown, his worldliness was apparent from the plethora of facts he knew about various cultures.
Pro Tip 3/3Practical Life Skills
Worldliness can imply practical, real-world problem-solving abilities, not just knowledge.
Her worldliness was evident when she tackled the unforeseen challenges during our trip.
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Why is Vermeer's "Girl...
also emphasizes the worldliness of the merchant class, and the pearl itself, a symbol of wealth, is actually an exaggeration. Vermeer couldn't have afforded a real pearl of its size. It was likely just a glass or tin drop varnished to look like a pearl.
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MT Finalist PIPE National...
kayaking is a good thing to do if you're here the alberton gorge is not far from here if you're into white water rafting and it's on the Clark Fork we have five worldliness areas within one hour of
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Why is Vermeer's "Girl...
also emphasizes the worldliness of the merchant class, and the pearl itself, a symbol of wealth, is actually an exaggeration. Vermeer couldn't have afforded a real pearl of its size. It was likely just a glass or tin drop varnished to look like a pearl.
Video examples
MT Finalist PIPE National...
kayaking is a good thing to do if you're here the alberton gorge is not far from here if you're into white water rafting and it's on the Clark Fork we have five worldliness areas within one hour of
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Ramakrishna
Indian Leader
If you first fortify yourself with the true knowledge of the Universal Self, and then live in the midst of wealth and worldliness, surely they will in no way affect you.
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Pope Francis
Argentinian Clergyman
There is a danger that threatens everyone in the church, all of us. The danger of worldliness. It leads us to vanity, arrogance and pride.
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John Piper
American Clergyman
The most dangerous thing in the world is the sin of self-reliance and the stupor of worldliness.
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Alice Temperley
British Designer
I like the things around me to be beautiful and slightly dreamy, with a feeling of worldliness.
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Pope Francis
Argentinian Clergyman
Spiritual worldliness kills! It kills the soul! It kills the Church!
Quote examples
Ramakrishna
Indian Leader
If you first fortify yourself with the true knowledge of the Universal Self, and then live in the midst of wealth and worldliness, surely they will in no way affect you.
Quote examples
Pope Francis
Argentinian Clergyman
There is a danger that threatens everyone in the church, all of us. The danger of worldliness. It leads us to vanity, arrogance and pride.
Quote examples
John Piper
American Clergyman
The most dangerous thing in the world is the sin of self-reliance and the stupor of worldliness.
Quote examples
Alice Temperley
British Designer
I like the things around me to be beautiful and slightly dreamy, with a feeling of worldliness.
Quote examples
Pope Francis
Argentinian Clergyman
Spiritual worldliness kills! It kills the soul! It kills the Church!
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