The difference between Street-smart and Worldly

When used as adjectives, street-smart means having practical rather than theoretical knowledge, such as what is learned on the streets rather than in the classroom, 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.

check bellow for the other definitions of Street-smart and Worldly

  1. Street-smart as an adjective:

    Having practical rather than theoretical knowledge, such as what is learned on the streets rather than in the classroom.

  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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