Not concerned with material values or ordinary life; spiritual or unsophisticated.
un+world+ly
Shared component: world · the earth
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world
the earth
Related forms: world · 22 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesconcerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual or religious matters
world+ly
Shared component: world · the earth
relating to or characteristic of the old world, especially Europe, in contrast to the Americas
old+world
Shared component: world · the earth
the world of criminals or of organized crime.
under+world
Shared component: world · the earth
Relating to the industrialized, capitalist nations of the world, typically characterized by high levels of economic development, political stability, and advanced technology.
first+world
Shared component: world · the earth
of the highest quality or standard; among the best in the world
world+class
Shared component: world · the earth
A style of popular music that combines elements from different musical traditions from around the world, often featuring non-Western instruments and rhythms.
world+music
Shared component: world · the earth
Relating to an imaginary or spiritual world; seeming to belong to another, more mysterious world.
other+world+ly
Shared component: world · the earth
Known or recognized by people all over the world.
world+famous
Shared component: world · the earth
The best performance ever officially achieved in a particular sport or activity.
world+record
Shared component: world · the earth
A complex socioeconomic system, especially a global one, viewed as an interconnected whole.
world+system
Shared component: world · the earth
Covering or involving travel around the entire Earth.
round+the+world
Shared component: world · the earth
lifeworldExtended relation
The world of lived experience and everyday social interaction, as distinct from the abstract systems of science or formal theory.
life+world
Extended relation: world · the earth
worldwideExtended relation
Existing or happening in all parts of the world.
world+wide
Extended relation: world · the earth
afterworldExtended relation
a world or state of existence believed to follow death; the afterlife.
after+world
Extended relation: world · the earth
world-beatingExtended relation
better than all others of its kind; the best in the world
world+beating
Extended relation: world · the earth
world-changingExtended relation
Having a profound or transformative effect on the world; revolutionary.
world+changing
Extended relation: world · the earth
world-renownedExtended relation
Known and admired by people all over the world.
world+renowned
Extended relation: world · the earth
around-the-worldExtended relation
Relating to or involving a journey or event that encircles the globe.
Extended relation: world · the earth
end-of-the-worldExtended relation
relating to or describing a catastrophic event that seems like the end of the world, or the feelings of extreme fear or despair associated with such an event
Extended relation: world · the earth
world-historicalExtended relation
Relating to or having significance in world history; of great or universal historical importance.
world+historical
Extended relation: world · the earth
out-of-this-worldExtended relation
extremely good, impressive, or enjoyable
Extended relation: world · the earth