worldly wise

Speech parts

1. worldly wise - Adjective

2. worldly wise - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

experienced in and wise to the ways of the world

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

worldly-wise

Synonyms

uptown old experienced learned aware sharp accomplished sophisticated mature knowing cultivated elder refined wise smart
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Antonyms

callow natural simple unacquainted green innocent
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Examples

To the worldly-wise, such beliefs have a campy appeal; they sound like the political equivalent of the B-movie classic, The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies. Source: Internet

‘Readers of this blog are, by definition, sophisticated and worldly-wise individuals who know full well that major film studios do not read unsolicited screenplays.’ Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

worldly pleasures worldly possession worldly possessions worldly-minded worldlywise worldmaker