worldly-minded

/ˌˈwʌrldli ˌmaɪndɪd/
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Definitions of worldly-minded
  1. adjective
    marked by materialism
    synonyms: materialistic, mercenary
    secular, temporal, worldly
    characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
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