world of vanity; world of sensual pleasures; the mortal world
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
world of sensual pleasure; bustling, materialistic world
derogatoryOften used to describe places like entertainment districts, nightclubs, or casinos, emphasizing their superficiality and allure.
When he first arrived in the big city, he was captivated by this dazzling world of pleasure.
The area near that pier was once a famous den of iniquity.
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Don't get lost in the world of material pleasures and forget your own ideals.
noun
the mortal world; the secular world
derogatoryThis sense often implies a contrast with spiritual or ascetic life. It carries a negative or disillusioned view of the world's temptations and trivialities.
After seeing through the vanity of life, he found this mortal world utterly meaningless.
The monastic decided to distance themselves from the distractions of the secular world.
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From a Buddhist perspective, the mundane world is nothing but a fleeting illusion.