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worldly Antonyms

Opposite of worldly

Because the opposite of worldly shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to or consisting of physical, material, or secular things rather than spiritual or religious matters.

Usage Example

"The monk renounced all his spiritual possessions to live a life of quiet contemplation."

Strongest
spiritual
otherworldly
heavenly
unworldly
Strong
sacred
divine
celestial

• adjective (Context 2)

Experienced, sophisticated, and practical in the ways of human society and affairs.

Usage Example

"Years of living abroad had made her a naive and perceptive diplomat."

Strongest
naive
unworldly
inexperienced
unsophisticated
Strong
innocent
provincial
ingenuous

Similar words to worldly

Words similar to worldly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

earthly
sophisticated
worldly-wise
secular
cosmopolitan
temporal
material
experienced
See all synonyms of worldly

• Nearby Words

world
worldbeater
worldliness
worldly
worldwide
worm
wormlike

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Worldly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/worldly
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