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unworldly

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Unworldly (adj) means Far beyond what is normally seen in ordinary life.

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1
Far beyond what is normally seen in ordinary life.
2
Describes someone more interested in spiritual things than in money or material success.
"I am an aspiring theological writer-artist, Alien Christian Mystic, unworldly, contemplative." — , Personal advertisement (1982)
3
Belonging to heaven rather than to the earth.
4
Not experienced or worldly-wise.
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What is the meaning of unworldly?
"unworldly" (adj) means far beyond what is normally seen in ordinary life.
What is another word for unworldly?
Other words for "unworldly" include unsophisticated, otherworldly.
What is the opposite of unworldly?
The opposite of "unworldly" is worldly.
What are the different meanings of unworldly?
"unworldly" has 3 main meanings: 1. Far beyond what is normally seen in ordinary life; 2. Describes someone more interested in spiritual things than in money or material success; 3. Belonging to heaven rather than to the earth.

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