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Definition of Proverbially
1. Adverb. In the manner of something that has become a byword. "This proverbially bitter plant, wormwood"
Definition of Proverbially
1. adv. In a proverbial manner; by way of proverb; hence, commonly; universally; as, it is proverbially said; the bee is proverbially busy.
Definition of Proverbially
1. Adverb. In a manner that uses proverbs; in proverbs. ¹
2. Adverb. In a manner reminiscent of a proverb. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Proverbially
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Proverbially
Literary usage of Proverbially
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann, Edward Aloysius Pace, Condé Bénoist Pallen, Thomas Joseph Shahan, John Joseph Wynne (1913)
"... each 96 inhabitants, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick alone surpassing
Quebec. proverbially numerous, in spite of a notable infantile death-rate, ..."
2. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann (1913)
"... Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick alone surpassing Quebec. proverbially
numerous, iu spite of a notable infantile death-rate, should be far greater ..."
3. John L. Stoddard's Lectures: Illustrated and Embellished with Views of the by John Lawson Stoddard (1902)
"Canadians are proverbially fond of outdoor sports. The tonic of the atmosphere
and the inducements offered by the surrounding country for hunting, fishing, ..."
4. Heroes and Heroines of Fiction: Modern Prose and Poetry by William Shepard Walsh (1914)
"... carries about with him a chest full of treasure, gives a somewhat disagreeable
aspect to the character of the proverbially bold and open-hearted seaman. ..."
5. Heroes and Heroines of Fiction: Modern Prose and Poetry; Famous Characters by William Shepard Walsh (1914)
"... the character of the proverbially bold and open-hearted seaman. Sevier,
Dr., hero of a novel of that name (1883) by George W. Cable, a benevolent, ..."
6. Medical lexicon: A Dictionary of Medical Science by Robley Dunglison (1856)
"Animals which have the snout long, and facial angle small, such as the snipe,
crane, stork, <tc., are proverbially foolish, at least they are so esteemed; ..."
7. William Winston Seaton of the "National Intelligencer".: A Biographical Sketch by Josephine Seaton (1871)
"... and rendered his society proverbially captivating, — an attractiveness not
only recognized among the humble, the great, and wise of our own land, ..."
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