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Meaning of 'worldliness' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Worldliness [ n.]
- The quality of being worldly; a predominant passion for obtaining the good things of this life; covetousness; addictedness to gain and temporal enjoyments; worldly-mindedness.

Meaning of 'worldliness' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . worldliness [ n]
Meaning (1):
- concern with worldly affairs to the neglect of spiritual needs
Example in sentence:
  • he disliked the worldliness of many bishops around him

Nearby Words:

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