woman of the world

noun

1. a woman experienced and sophisticated in the ways and manners of the world, especially the world of society.

Word History and Origins

Origin of woman of the world¹

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

I’m surprised to see a woman of the world such as yourself so easily taken in.

From New York Times

She saw herself as a woman of the world, and she encouraged William to keep pursuing her sister.

From Literature

In the end, I feel like a woman of the world.

From Los Angeles Times

Always mature for her age, she had gained a certain aplomb in both carriage and conversation, which made her seem more of a woman of the world than she was, but her old petulance now and then showed itself, her strong will still held its own, and her native frankness was unspoiled by foreign polish.

From Literature

“Your face will, if your tongue won’t. You aren’t woman of the world enough yet to hide your feelings, my dear. I heard rumors about Fred and you last year, and it’s my private opinion that if he had not been called home so suddenly and detained so long, something would have come of it, hey?”

From Literature