The Way Of The World (Noun)
Meaning
The manner in which people typically behave or things typically happen; "the ordinary reader is endowed with considerable wisdom and knowledge of the way of the world"; "she was well-versed in the ways of the world before she had taken the veil"; "he was amazingly innocent of the ways of the world".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Since moving to the city, John has quickly learned the way of the world and now navigates public transportation with ease.
- Growing up in a sheltered community had left her ill-prepared for the harsh realities of the way of the world.
- He was a successful businessman well-versed in the way of the world, known for his cunning and competitiveness in making high-profile deals.
- After a few years of travelling, she felt she had gained a good understanding of the way of the world and was more confident in her ability to adapt to new situations.
- The character in the novel was depicted as naive, fundamentally unknown for coming strongly embedded to the way of the world, often making rash decisions and taking great risks.