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worldly in Dutch

worldly in Dutch is materieel, seculier, wereldlijk — worldly means concerned with material or practical life rather than spiritual matters.

worldly in Dutch

materieel
adj
Concerned with human or earthly matters, physical as opposed to spiritual.
seculier
adj
Concerned with secular rather than sacred matters.
wereldlijk
adj
Concerned with secular rather than sacred matters.
wereldwijs
adj
Sophisticated, especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world.

What does "worldly" mean?

  1. adj Concerned with material or practical life rather than spiritual matters.
    "He gave up his worldly possessions to join the monastery."
  2. adj Experienced and sophisticated about life, especially through travel or exposure to many cultures.
    "She had a worldly air after years of living abroad."
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worldly in a sentence

  • He gave up his worldly possessions to join the monastery.
  • She had a worldly air after years of living abroad.

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What is "worldly" in Dutch?

"worldly" in Dutch is materieel, seculier, wereldlijk. worldly means: Concerned with material or practical life rather than spiritual matters.

How do you use "worldly" in a sentence?

Example: "He gave up his worldly possessions to join the monastery." In Dutch, "worldly" is materieel, seculier, wereldlijk.

Are there other ways to say "worldly" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "worldly": materieel, seculier, wereldlijk, wereldwijs.

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