Unworldly

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈwɜrldli/

Definitions of unworldly

adjective not belonging to or concerned with the physical world; spiritual

Example Sentences

A1 She had an unworldly innocence about her.

A2 The small village had an unworldly charm that captivated visitors.

B1 His unworldly beliefs often clashed with the practical realities of life.

B2 The artist's unworldly perspective on society was reflected in his abstract paintings.

C1 Despite his unworldly appearance, he was a shrewd businessman.

C2 The novel's protagonist had an unworldly aura that set him apart from the other characters.

Examples of unworldly in a Sentence

formal The artist had an unworldly talent for capturing the beauty of nature in his paintings.

informal She always had an unworldly way of looking at things, like she was from another planet.

slang He's so unworldly, always lost in his own little world.

figurative The idea of time travel seems unworldly, but it's a popular concept in science fiction.

Grammatical Forms of unworldly

• past tense: unworldlied
• plural: unworldlies
• comparative: more unworldly
• superlative: most unworldly
• present tense: unworldly
• future tense: will be unworldly
• perfect tense: have been unworldly
• continuous tense: is being unworldly
• singular: unworldly
• positive degree: unworldly
• infinitive: to be unworldly
• gerund: being unworldly
• participle: unworldly

Origin and Evolution of unworldly

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unworldly' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'worldly' meaning 'of or concerned with material values or ordinary life'.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'unworldly' was used to describe someone who was not concerned with material possessions or worldly matters. Over time, the word has evolved to also connote a sense of being out of touch with reality or lacking in practicality.