Pronunciation: /wɜrldli waɪz/
adjective relating to or experienced in the affairs of the world; practical and sophisticated
A1 She may be young, but she is quite worldly wise for her age.
A2 The old man shared his worldly wise advice with the young couple.
B1 Traveling to different countries has made her more worldly wise.
B2 His worldly wise approach to business negotiations always leads to successful outcomes.
C1 Having lived through many experiences, she is truly worldly wise.
C2 The professor's lectures were not only informative but also worldly wise.
adverb in a worldly or sophisticated manner
A1 She looked at the map worldly wise to find her way.
A2 The old man shared his worldly wise advice with the young couple.
B1 Having traveled extensively, she was worldly wise in her approach to different cultures.
B2 The professor spoke worldly wise about the complexities of international relations.
C1 His years of experience made him worldly wise in business negotiations.
C2 The diplomat was known for being worldly wise in his dealings with foreign governments.
formal She was known for her worldly wise advice on international business affairs.
informal My grandfather is quite worldly wise when it comes to traveling.
slang That old man is so worldly wise, he knows all the tricks of the trade.
figurative The old sailor was worldly wise from his years of navigating the seas.
became worldly wise
worldly wises
more worldly wise
most worldly wise
is worldly wise
will be worldly wise
has been worldly wise
is being worldly wise
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