Worldly Possession (Noun)
Meaning
A commodity or good associated with the earthly, rather than the spiritual, existence of human beings.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- After a near-death experience, she began to view her wealth and luxury cars as mere worldly possessions, realizing there was more to life than material goods.
- His ascetic lifestyle rejected all worldly possessions, as he believed that they would distract him from his spiritual pursuits.
- She felt an overwhelming sense of detachment from her worldly possessions as she sat in the peaceful monastery, contemplating the true meaning of life.
- He chose to give up all his worldly possessions and join a community that shared everything in common, free from the burdens of ownership.
- Her love of nature and art made her view worldly possessions like wealth and fame as hollow and unfulfilling, yearning for something more meaningful instead.