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worldly Synonyms

Another word for worldly

Choosing another word for worldly depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 earthly possessions to live a life of quiet contemplation."

Strongest
earthly
temporal
secular
Strong
material
terrestrial
mundane
corporeal
Weak
carnal

• 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 sophisticated and perceptive diplomat."

Strongest
sophisticated
worldly-wise
cosmopolitan
Strong
experienced
urbane
seasoned
cultured
cultivated
Weak
savoir-faire

Opposites of worldly

The opposite of worldly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

naive
unworldly
otherworldly
spiritual
inexperienced
heavenly
unsophisticated
sacred
See all opposites of worldly

• Nearby Words

worldbeater
worldbuilding
worldliness
worldly
worldview
worldwide
worm

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