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worldly-wise

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.31 in modern English

Syllables
world-ly--wise
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Experienced in the ways of the world; sophisticated and cosmopolitan.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Compare the synonym worldwise, which has cognates in various West-Germanic languages.

Inflected Forms

more worldly-wise (comparative) most worldly-wise (superlative) worldlywise (alternative) worldly wise (alternative)

Synonyms

worldwise

Questions

What does worldly-wise mean?
Experienced in the ways of the world; sophisticated and cosmopolitan.
Where does worldly-wise come from?
Compare the synonym worldwise, which has cognates in various West-Germanic languages.

How to pronounce worldly-wise

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