worldly wise

A form of worldly-wise — Experienced in the ways of the world; sophisticated and cosmopolitan.

Meanings

adjectiveworldly wise (comparative more worldly wise, superlative most worldly wise)

comparative more worldly wise · superlative most worldly wise

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of worldly-wise.
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Chicago

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