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man of the world

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man of the world
n. pl. men of the world
A sophisticated, worldly man.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.man of the worldman of the world - a worldly-wise person                
sophisticate
adult, grownup - a fully developed person from maturity onward
cosmopolitan, cosmopolite - a sophisticated person who has travelled in many countries
slicker - a person with good manners and stylish clothing


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I had hardly begun my work when a tall, slender, vigorous American youth of about twenty-three, who was on his way down the mountain, entered and came toward me with that breeze self-complacency which is the adolescent's idea of the well-bred ease of the man of the world.
A Tramp Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
He was one of the most noticeable members of the Reform Club, though he seemed always to avoid attracting attention; an enigmatical personage, about whom little was known, except that he was a polished man of the world.
Around The World In Eighty Days by Verne, Jules View in context
He waved his hands like a man of the world, who dismisses religion and philosophy, and says "Fudge.
Maggie: A Girl of the Streets by Crane, Stephen View in context
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