worldwise

English

adj
Definitions
  • Knowledgeable about the world; worldly-wise; sophisticated; experienced.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English worldwis inherited from Old English woruldwīs (learned, worldwise, worldly-wise) affix from English world + English wise (way, manner, knowledgeable).

Origin

English

wise

Gloss

way, manner, knowledgeable

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