unworldly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Exceeding what is typically found in the world; exceptional, transcendent.
  2. Characterising people who are unconcerned with worldly matters; spiritually minded.
  3. Not belonging to this world; celestial.
  4. Lacking sophistication.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

unworldly unworldlier unworldliest

Etymology

From un- + worldly.

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