Hyphenation of worldly

How to hyphenate worldly

Because it is a word with a single syllable, worldly is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

worldly

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 7
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: worldly

Definitions of worldly

worldly is defined as:

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Concerned with human or earthly matters, physical as opposed to spiritual.
Synonyms: material, mundane, sublunar
adjective
Concerned with secular rather than sacred matters.
Synonyms: lay, profane
adjective
Sophisticated, especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world.
Synonyms: sophisticated, "street-smart"

Definition 1 as adverb

adverb
In a worldly manner.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.