What is "proverbial" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does proverbial mean in English? Meaning of proverbial definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "proverbial" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "proverbial": of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb

Adjective

  • Meaning: of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb
  • Example: he kicked the proverbial bucket the proverbial grasshopper
  • Synonyms: proverbial
  • Pronunciation in UK: /pɹəˈvɜɹb.iː.əl/

    Meaning of "proverbial": widely known and spoken of

    Adjective

  • Meaning: widely known and spoken of
  • Example: her proverbial lateness the proverbial absentminded professor your proverbial dizzy blonde
  • Synonyms: proverbial
  • Similar: known
  • Pronunciation in UK: /pɹəˈvɜɹb.iː.əl/

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    proverbial in English: proverbial
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