worldly pleasures

Example Sentences

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“I was in a period of mourning and I didn’t want to give myself worldly pleasures because I thought it would make me feel icky or sad.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Pilgrims enter into a state of spiritual purity known as "ihram" that is aimed at shedding symbols of materialism, giving up worldly pleasures and focusing on the inner self over outward appearance.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2018

Followers view life as a little more than a transitional phase and are contemptuous of worldly pleasures.

From Washington Times • Sep. 23, 2017

All the worldly pleasures that they have missed during their deployment would again be available.

From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2010

I was then, Gertrude," continued Emily, "a child of the world, eager for worldly pleasures, and ignorant of any other.

From The Lamplighter by Cummins, Maria S.