worldlier
Less naive now
Worldlier is the comparative form of worldly, describing someone more experienced in the ways of society, more sophisticated, or more concerned with material rather than spiritual matters.
A person who has traveled extensively becomes worldlier than one who hasn't: She returned from her years abroad noticeably worldlier.
True to life
- practicalSuited for real use
- shrewdPractically clever, perceptive
- astuteMentally sharp, discerning
- streetwiseShrewd from urban experience
cynical · calculating · knowing · unsentimental · hard-headed · clear-eyed · disillusioned · experienced
Purified or cultured
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- suaveSmoothly refined in manner
- debonairSophisticated and carefree
tasteful · discerning · graceful · poised · cultivated · genteel · savvy · stylish
Went on a journey
- multiculturalIncluding multiple ethnic traditions
- globalRelating to entire world
- internationalConcerning relations among countries
- well-traveledHaving visited many places
cultured · jet-setter · expatriate · polyglot · nomadic · open-minded · cross-cultural · diplomatic
realistic
True to life
streetwise · cynical · calculating · knowing · unsentimental · hard-headed · clear-eyed · disillusioned · experienced · savvy
refined
Purified or cultured
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- suaveSmoothly refined in manner
debonair · tasteful · discerning · graceful · poised · cultivated · genteel · savvy · stylish · composed
traveled
Went on a journey
- multiculturalIncluding multiple ethnic traditions
- globalRelating to entire world
- internationalConcerning relations among countries
well-traveled · cultured · jet-setter · expatriate · polyglot · nomadic · open-minded · cross-cultural · diplomatic · urbane