temporal

adjective
/ˈtɛmpərəl/

Meaning

Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.

Example Sentences

The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life.

Synonyms

worldly, earthly, secular, mundane

Antonyms

spiritual, eternal

Collocations

temporal power, temporal authority, temporal world, temporal perspective

Related Vocabularies

innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple
Deserving reward, praise, or recognition.
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having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable
extremely small in size or importance
Directing a great deal of attention or effort toward a particular activity, situation, or person.

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