英語

worldly

gb/wˈɚldli/ us/wˈɚldli/
B2 英語
~ 4800
語義
0件の語義
adjective B2 property
1

knowledgeable about life and society

Knowing a lot about how life and people work, often from having many experiences.

用法パターン: [someone] is worldly
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'worldly' with 'worldwide', but 'worldly' refers to experience, not location or scope.
類義語
sophisticated (Suggests refinement and culture in addition to experience.) | experienced (Focuses more on having lived through many situations, less on social skill.)
対義語
naive (Lacking experience or understanding of the ways of the world.)
コロケーション
worldly experience |worldly wisdom |worldly person |worldly knowledge
テーマ
society |life |experience |core_vocabulary |daily_life
例文
  • She is a worldly traveler who has lived in five different countries.
  • His worldly advice helped me avoid many mistakes.
  • Despite his young age, he seemed surprisingly worldly.
  • The novel’s main character is a worldly businesswoman.
  • Worldly politicians know how to navigate complex negotiations.
学習者向け例文
  • He is a worldly man who has been to many places.
  • She gave me worldly advice about work.
  • My uncle is very worldly because he has worked in many countries.
  • The teacher is worldly and understands many cultures.
adjective B2 property
2

focused on material things

Caring mostly about money, things you own, and enjoying life, not about spiritual matters.

用法パターン: [someone] is worldly
よくある間違い:
Some learners confuse 'worldly' here with 'global' or 'international', but it refers to material focus.
類義語
materialistic (Often carries a stronger negative judgment of valuing material things too much.) | earthly (Can mean related to the physical world as opposed to spiritual, sometimes neutral.)
対義語
spiritual (Focused on religious or moral values instead of material possessions.)
コロケーション
worldly pleasures |worldly success |worldly goods |worldly wealth
テーマ
values |lifestyle |emotions |core_vocabulary
例文
  • He gave up all worldly possessions to join the monastery.
  • Her ambitions were purely worldly, centered on wealth and status.
  • The book warns against becoming too attached to worldly pleasures.
  • They left behind their worldly goods when fleeing the city.
  • His interest in worldly success kept him from deeper reflection.
学習者向け例文
  • She likes worldly pleasures like good food and travel.
  • He sold his house and gave away his worldly goods.
  • The monk does not care about worldly things.
  • They want worldly success in business.
文法
辞書形
worldly
IPA
GB/wˈɚldli/
US/wˈɚldli/
音節・強勢
worldly (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (worldly)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: worldly
関連語
Core family
world noun A2
Related words
worldwide adjective A2 worldliness noun
Negative and opposite forms
unworldly adjective C1
Advanced or less common
otherworldly adjective
表現

worldly goods

1
/wˈɚldli ɡˈʊdz/
fixed phrase

all personal possessions

Everything a person owns in life.

例文
  • He left all his worldly goods to his children.
  • They lost their worldly goods in the fire.

worldly pleasures

1
/wˈɚldli plˈɛʒɚz/
fixed phrase

physical or material enjoyments

Fun or enjoyable things that are part of normal life, like food, travel, or entertainment.

例文
  • The monk avoids all worldly pleasures.
  • She enjoys the worldly pleasures of fine dining and travel.

worldly wisdom

1
/wˈɚldli wˈɪzdəm/
fixed phrase

practical life experience and judgment

Knowledge about life that comes from real experiences, not from books.

例文
  • Her worldly wisdom helped her solve the problem quickly.
  • He spoke with the worldly wisdom of someone who had seen it all.

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