Proverbial Definition

prə-vûrbē-əl
adjective
Of, or having the nature of, a proverb.
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Expressed in a proverb.
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Well-known because commonly referred to.
The proverbial glamour of Paris.
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noun

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

I think we should be prepared in case the proverbial hits the fan.
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(euphemistic) The groin or the testicles.

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Other Word Forms of Proverbial

Noun

Singular:
proverbial
Plural:
proverbials

Origin of Proverbial

Proverbial Sentence Examples

  • I think we're grasping at the proverbial straw to consider him.

  • Her name has become proverbial in the sense of a nagging, quarrelsome woman.

  • The expression "fidus Achates" has become proverbial for a loyal and devoted companion.

  • It became proverbial " that nothing could be done in the world without the help of God and of the king of Bohemia."

  • The cowardice of this hyena is proverbial; despite its powerful teeth, it rarely attempts to defend itself.

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Words Starting With

PPRPRO

Words Ending With

LALIAL

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proverbial

Words Starting With P and Ending With L

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10 Letter Words10 Letter Words Starting With P10 Letter Words Ending With L