Proverbial

Word PROVERBIAL
Character 10
Hyphenation pro ver bi al
Pronunciations /pɹəˈvɜɹb.iː.əl/

Definitions and meanings of "Proverbial"

What do we mean by proverbial?

Of the nature of a proverb. adjective

Expressed in a proverb. adjective

Widely referred to, as if the subject of a proverb; famous. adjective

Pertaining to proverbs; resembling or characteristic of a proverb: as, to express one's self with proverbial brevity.

Mentioned in a proverb; used or current as a proverb: as, a proverbial saying; hence, commonly spoken of; well-known; notorious.

Mentioned or comprised in a proverb; used as a proverb; hence, commonly known adjective

Of or pertaining to proverbs; resembling a proverb. adjective

Of, resembling, or expressed as a proverb, cliché, fable, or fairy tale. adjective

Widely known; famous; stereotypical. adjective

Used to replace a word that might be considered unacceptable in a particular situation, when using a well known phrase. noun

The groin or the testicles. noun

Widely known and spoken of adjective

Of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb adjective

Used to replace a word that might be considered unacceptable in a particular situation, when using a well-known phrase.

The groin or the testicles.

Descriptor for something about to be referred to as cliché, stale, or trite. Urban Dictionary

1. A heavy drinking session Urban Dictionary

The unknown subject of the declarative statement, "That's what she said!" Urban Dictionary

What you say you're going to hit when you are tired but don't want to seem agressive towards dried grass. Urban Dictionary

"Proverbial Lemon" refers to anything that doesn't function properly. Commonly used for cars which have problems no one can fix, it can also refer to a flashlight, a radio, or anything mechanical. Urban Dictionary

A figurative representation of cutting someone a break or giving them aid Urban Dictionary

A fleshy bag, that holds testicals. Urban Dictionary

A more polite version of 'Taking the piss' See taking the piss Urban Dictionary

A pain in the ass Urban Dictionary

Doing words encompassing connative explanation Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Proverbial

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The word "proverbial" in example sentences

I cannot help but wonder if Erikson has it all figured out, or he wanders in proverbial dark a bit himself. ❋ Unknown (2008)

This is often described as the proverbial Dark Night of the Soul. ❋ William Harryman (2007)

An interesting article, "Proverbs and prejudice: El Indio in Hispanic proverbial speech" by Shirley L. Arora De Proverbio, Vol. 1, no. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Here he administered for the first time the Sacrament of Penance; here he preached from the pulpit of his panegyrist his first sermon; here he entered upon "that career of zeal and usefulness which made his name proverbial in every family of the parish." ... ❋ Various (N/A)

Captain Forsyth, Settlement Officer of Nimar, had a very unfavourable opinion of the Bhilalas, whom he described as proverbial for dishonesty in agricultural engagements and worse drunkards than any of the indigenous tribes. ❋ R. V. Russell (N/A)

Xanthippe, by whom he had three sons; but her bad temper has rendered her name proverbial for a conjugal scold. ❋ William Smith (1853)

The memory of Coeur de Lion, of the lion-hearted prince, was long dear and glorious to his English subjects; and, at the distance of sixty years, it was celebrated in proverbial sayings by the grandsons of the Turks and Saracens, against whom he had fought: his tremendous name was employed by the Syrian mothers to silence their infants; and if a horse suddenly started from the way, his rider was wont to exclaim, “Dost thou think King Richard is in that bush?” ❋ Unknown (1206)

Why did it take so long before the stock exchange finally had the courage to call the proverbial spade a spade? ❋ Roland Schatz (2011)

I felt relief because the film had rather skillfully named the proverbial elephant (s) in the room, raising issues that many educators find extraordinarily uncomfortable to talk about. ❋ Lisa Petrides (2010)

The icing on the proverbial was the final day of the season when we smashed Partick Thistle 7-1, the talismanic Ken Eadie scored four second half goals to clinch the Daily Record Golden Boot, pipping Gordon Dalziel. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Like the devil in English proverbial philosophy, the Brahman can cite scripture for his purpose; he demands worship himself but does not scruple to kick his low-caste brethren; he washes his sacred thread but does not cleanse his inner man; and so great is his avarice that a man of another caste is supposed to pray "O God, let me not be reborn as a ❋ Robert Ezra Park (1926)

Union jobs have been killed as a result of the unions making their workers uncompetitive, which recalls the proverbial defendant who admitted killing his parents but pleaded for mercy on the grounds that he had become an orphan. ❋ Unknown (2009)

English, — proverbial, that is to say, in Scotland at the period, — the English visitors made no figure whatever at the entertainment, compared with the portentous voracity of Captain Dalgetty, although that gallant soldier had already displayed much steadiness and pertinacity in his attack upon the lighter refreshment set before them at their entrance, by way of forlorn hope. ❋ Unknown (2008)

It's a little bit like the pot calling the proverbial kettle. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The chance of finding any one of those billion life-bearing planets recalls the proverbial needle in a haystack. ❋ Dawkins, Richard, 1941- (2006)

It is true, the professors of Christianity adhered of old under many trials, for the greater part, with eminent constancy to their profession; yet is not any thing eminently herein held out in that saying which Mr Goodwin calls proverbial in Galen, he speaking of the followers of Moses the same as of the followers of Christ. ❋ 1616-1683 (1966)

In reading the sentences subjoined, you will have the sensation of coming suddenly upon a treasure-trove of coined proverbial wisdom: -- ❋ William Cleaver Wilkinson (N/A)

The Greeks, who were very fond of this race, coined a proverbial phrase from it. ❋ Basil Mathews (N/A)

Sometimes, again, the leaders endeavour to ingratiate themselves with the masses by employing in respect of their capitalist opponents, coarse and insulting language which recalls the proverbial "Billingsgate." ❋ Unknown (1916)

Bored, he decided to [surf] the proverbial 'net [all night long] and check his email instead of finishing his [term paper]. ❋ The Professor Tfn (2012)

[s'all] about the proverbial on [saturday]! [messeh] ❋ Messeh (2006)

Andy: Where's [Norman]? Richard: Asleep. Andy: Still? Richard: Yeah, he can't get up. Andy: [That's what she said]! Richard: Who is this [proverbial] "she"? ❋ Soleijhee (2009)

[Brian] informed me that after a long night of [studying] he was going to hit the [proverbial hay] ❋ Mmmkay (2004)

[Captain Picard]: [The Federation] may be buying a "[Proverbial Lemon]". (Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The Price") ❋ The Slang Overwatcher (2017)

[Come on man], [throw] me a proverbial six. ❋ PhaseTen (2010)

Dude [i am] [freezing] my "[Proverbial Bag]"off. ❋ Larze Dawg (2010)

From one [colleague] to another: "[I hope] you don't think I'm taking the proverbial by [asking] you to do this work" ❋ Student54 (2015)

He was being a pain in the proverbial ❋ Bobo347844 (2013)

Proverbial verbs [encourage] Acts. ❋ Hercolena Oliver (2010)

Cross Reference for Proverbial

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