The difference between Otherworldly and Worldly

When used as adjectives, otherworldly means of, concerned with, or preoccupied with a different world than that of the tangible here and now, such as a heavenly, spiritual, or imaginary world, whereas worldly means concerned with human or earthly matters, physical as opposed to spiritual.

Worldly is also adverb with the meaning: in a worldly manner.

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  1. Otherworldly as an adjective:

    Of, concerned with, or preoccupied with a different world than that of the tangible here and now, such as a heavenly, spiritual, or imaginary world.

  2. Otherworldly as an adjective:

    Not belonging to the real world; unnatural; odd and unfamiliar.

  1. Worldly as an adjective:

    Concerned with human or earthly matters, physical as opposed to spiritual.

  2. Worldly as an adjective:

    Concerned with secular rather than sacred matters.

  3. Worldly as an adjective:

    Sophisticated, especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world.

  1. Worldly as an adverb:

    In a worldly manner.

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