worldly-wise

• Décrit une personne expérimentée et avisée dans la vie, les gens et le fonctionnement du monde, souvent avec une certaine lucidité ou cynisme.

Describes a person who is experienced and knowledgeable about life, people, and the ways of the world, often implying a degree of sophistication or cynicism.

1. Experienced and knowledgeable about lifeC1formal

   Having a lot of experience and knowledge about people, society, and the practical aspects of life, often making one shrewd and not easily deceived.

   rompu aux réalités du monde

   • After years of traveling and working abroad, she became very worldly-wise.
   • His worldly-wise advice helped me navigate the complex business negotiations.
   • The old sailor was a worldly-wise man who had seen many things.

   Synonymescosmopolitanexperiencedknowingknowledgeableseasonedshrewdsophisticatedstreetwiseurbaneworldly

   Antonymesgullibleinexperiencedingenuousnaiveunsophisticated