Material vs. Worldly: What's the Difference?

The substance or substances out of which a thing is or can be made.

Of, relating to, or devoted to the material world, especially in contrast to spiritual concerns.

Something, such as an idea or information, that is to be refined and made or incorporated into a finished effort

Experienced in human affairs; sophisticated or worldly-wise

Materials Tools or apparatus for the performance of a given task

In a worldly manner.

Yard goods or cloth.

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

A person who is qualified or suited for a position or activity

Concerned with secular rather than sacred matters.

Of, relating to, or composed of matter.

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

Of, relating to, or affecting physical well-being; bodily

In a worldly manner.

Of or concerned with the physical as distinct from the intellectual or spiritual

Relating to the world; human; common; as, worldly maxims; worldly actions.

Being both relevant and consequential; crucial

Pertaining to this world or life, in contradistinction from the life to come; secular; temporal; devoted to this life and its enjoyments; bent on gain; as, worldly pleasures, affections, honor, lusts, men.

(Philosophy) Of or relating to the matter of reasoning, rather than the form.

Lay, as opposed to clerical.

Having to do with matter; consisting of matter.

With relation to this life; in a worldly manner.

Worldly, as opposed to spiritual.

Characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world;

Significant.

Very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world;

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

Concerned with secular rather than sacred matters;

Text written for a specific purpose.

A sample or specimens for study.

Cloth to be made into a garment. Fabric.

A person, or people collectively, who are qualified for a certain position or activity.

Related data of various kinds, especially if collected as the basis for a document or book.

The substance that something is made or composed of.

(chess) All of a player's pieces and pawns on the chessboard.

To form from matter; to materialize.

Consisting of matter; not spiritual; corporeal; physical; as, material substance or bodies.

Pertaining to, or affecting, the physical nature of man, as distinguished from the mental or moral nature; relating to the bodily wants, interests, and comforts; as, material well-being; material comforts.

Of solid or weighty character; not insubstantial; of consequence; not be dispensed with; important; significant.

Pertaining to the matter, as opposed to the form, of a thing. See Matter.

The substance or matter of which anything is made or may be made.

To form from matter; to materialize.

The tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object;

Information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form;

Things needed for doing or making something;

Artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers;

A person judged suitable for admission or employment;

Concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests;

Derived from or composed of matter;

Directly relevant to a matter especially a law case;

Concerned with or affecting physical as distinct from intellectual or psychological well-being;

Having material or physical form or substance;

Having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary;