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    worldly-wise
    /ˌwəːldlɪˈwʌɪz/

    adjective

    • 1. prepared by experience for life's difficulties; not easily shocked or deceived: "Lisa was sufficiently worldly-wise to understand the situation"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWORLDLY-WISE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Worldly-wise means experienced in the ways in which people behave and able to deal with most situations. Learn more about this adjective, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryWORLDLY-WISE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    Worldly-wise means experienced in the ways in which people behave and able to deal with most situations. Learn more about this adjective, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage in sentences from various sources.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › worldly-wiseWorldly-wise Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Worldly-wise means possessing a practical and often shrewd understanding of human affairs. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and usage from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › worldly-wiseWORLDLY-WISE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Worldly-wise definition: wise as to the affairs of this world.. See examples of WORLDLY-WISE used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWORLDLY-WISE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Worldly-wise means experienced and knowledgeable about the practical or social aspects of life, and not easily shocked or impressed. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and usage of this adjective with Collins English Dictionary.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › worldly-wiseWorldly-wise - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    5 days ago · Definitions of worldly-wise. adjective. experienced in and wise to the ways of the world. synonyms: sophisticated. having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › worldly-wiseworldly-wise - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

    Definition of worldly-wise adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.