worldly

Example Sentences

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Say what you will about the Davosites, they are worldly types who understand regression to the mean.

From The Wall Street Journal

But we also know him as Ziggy Stardust, the alien rock star, or the elegant, worldly Thin White Duke.

From Salon

To Kelson, it’s a reminder to savor what time we still have — and this may be his final worldly act.

From Salon

There are still financial tasks that have to be done for you after your death, like filing your last tax return and cleaning up your worldly possessions.

From MarketWatch

In it, an elderly person gives up ownership of worldly possessions.

From The Wall Street Journal