Carnal or earthly pleasures can be called worldly.
You have to go to Latin to be able to find the etymological origin of the mundane term that we are now going to analyze. And it is derived from “mundanus”, which can be translated as “that belongs to the world” and is made up of two different parts:
• The noun “mundus”, which is synonymous with “world”.
• The suffix “-ano”, which is used to indicate “belonging”.
Concept of worldly
Mundane is an adjective that has its origins in the Latin term mundānus . The concept is usually used to describe the individual who is oriented towards earthly issues , leaving aside spirituality or the symbolic .
For example: “I don't like to waste time with reflections or meditations: I am a worldly and simple man,” “My uncle spent many years in a monastery, until he preferred to focus on more mundane matters and went to work in a hospital.” , “Some analyze very complex issues and forget about worldly needs.”
carnal pleasure
The notion of worldly is also used to name the human being who privileges carnal or earthly pleasure and everything related to parties and the good life : "I gave myself over to worldly life and now I attend cocktails and banquets on a daily basis" , “If you like worldly pleasures, you should join the celebration that Marcos will offer at his house,” “Our magazine is a true guide with advice for enjoying the worldly.”
Precisely based on that meaning, the term “worldly woman” exists. This is used to refer to a woman who makes a living practicing prostitution.
A globetrotting person can be referred to as worldly.
Mundane as a globetrotter
The mundane, on the other hand, is associated with the world in general.
In this way, it can be said that a worldly man is a globetrotter , who traveled through various countries throughout his life and who, therefore, is supposed to accumulate valuable experiences and have general knowledge about different cultures.
In a similar sense, it can be said that a mundane musical style is one that combines influences from various geographical regions: “His mundane music surprised the public with the variety of rhythms.”
earthly love
In the same way, it is common to talk about what is known as worldly love . This is the love that is established in a real way between two people who love each other and who maintain a relationship, which they can strengthen through a marriage or children together, for example.
However, as it is a love that occurs in the earthly life of a human being, it can also be very painful. And it is possible that the person in question does not reciprocate or is betrayed, in various ways.
In contrast to this earthly love, let's put it that way, there is the so-called divine love. We can say that this is both what a person feels for God and what is considered to be received from God. Furthermore, it is believed, by religion, that the existence of man and woman is the best example of the love that the Almighty feels for the human species.