worldly /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ldli/adjective 3adverb 1forms 4 adjective3 •Concerned with human or earthly matters, physical as opposed to spiritual.The conviction that my personal, worldly life was something real and good constituted the misunderstanding, the obstacle, that prevented me from comprehending Jesus doctrine. — 1889 •Sophisticated, especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world. •Concerned with secular rather than sacred matters. adverb1 •In a worldly manner. formsmore worldly · worldlier · most worldly · worldliest