adjective
relating to or experienced in the affairs of the world; practical and sophisticated
adverb
in a worldly or sophisticated manner
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She was known for her worldly wise advice on international business affairs.
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My grandfather is quite worldly wise when it comes to traveling.
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That old man is so worldly wise, he knows all the tricks of the trade.
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The old sailor was worldly wise from his years of navigating the seas.