worldly



worldly desires

Desires for tangible things (such as wealth, property, or other material goods) or for pleasures of the body (such as sexual activity, gluttony, or other hedonistic pursuits). Buddhism teaches us to try to let go of our worldly desires, freeing our minds and bodies for a state of enlightenment. Because our worldly desires are a reflection of our sins, we should shun them if we wish to receive God's light.
See also: desire, worldly

worldly wisdom

Knowledge gained from experience and everyday life. My dad never finished college, but he has much more worldly wisdom than I do, as a perpetual student.
See also: wisdom, worldly

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
GiannisYAH-neesGreek
Dominicusdo-MEE-nee-kus (Dutch)Late Roman, Dutch
LeocÁDia-Portuguese
FlÓRa-Hungarian
Habib-Arabic
Belenos-Celtic Mythology