wereldvreemd — meaning in English
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English meaning
- unworldly adj Exceeding what is typically found in the world; exceptional, transcendent.
Senses
wereldvreemd is used for these senses in English:
- out of touch (idiomatic) No longer conversant with something, especially facts, reality, or the world; not aware or realistic.
- quixotic Resembling or characteristic of the Spanish chivalric hero Don Quixote; possessed with or resulting from the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality.
- unworldly Lacking sophistication.
unworldly — full definition
- adj Exceeding what is typically found in the world; exceptional, transcendent.
- adj Characterising people who are unconcerned with worldly matters; spiritually minded.
- adj Not belonging to this world; celestial.
- adj Lacking sophistication.