Definition of Proverbial

1. Adjective. Of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb. "The proverbial grasshopper"

Partainyms: Proverb
Derivative terms: Proverb

2. Adjective. Widely known and spoken of. "Your proverbial dizzy blonde"
Similar to: Known

Definition of Proverbial

1. a. Mentioned or comprised in a proverb; used as a proverb; hence, commonly known; as, a proverbial expression; his meanness was proverbial.

Definition of Proverbial

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Proverbial

Provence
provend
provender
provenders
provends
provenience
proveniences
provenly
Proventil
proventriculi
proventriculus
prover
Provera
proverb
proverbed
proverbial (current term)
proverbially
proverbing
Proverbs
provers
proves
prove oneself
proviant
proviants
provide
provided
provided with
providence
providences
provident

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