Godly and Worldly

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Godly adjective - Showing a devotion to God and to a life of virtue.

Usage example: a godly and humble man who will be richly rewarded in the next world

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Worldly is an antonym for godly.

Nearby Words: god, godliness

Worldly adjective - Having a wide and refined knowledge of the world especially from personal experience.

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Godly is an antonym for worldly.

Nearby Words: world, worldling

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