What does "proverbial" mean?

Answer 1

1. Of the nature of a proverb.
2. Expressed in a proverb.
3. Widely referred to, as if the subject of a proverb; famous.

Answer 2

Proverbial Meaning

Answer 3

Proverbial Define

Answer 4

A proverb is a usually cautionary tale. A cliche concerning an experience that people usually run into in a similar fashion. Telling someone about that again makes it proverbial.

Answer 5

From the dictonary:

proverbial- adjective

Of the nature of, pertaining to, or like a proverb:

proverbial brevity. Being the object of general

remark, as a typical case; well-known;

notorious- proverbiality- adverb

Answer 6

1. expressed as proverb: expressed as a proverb, or resembling a proverb either in form or because of being widely known or referred to

2. used in proverb: used to refer to a particular proverb or similar well-known phrase
She was behaving like the proverbial cat on hot bricks.

3. well-known: widely known and recognized, and often viewed as stereotypical
their proverbial hospitality

Answer 7

Ever hear of the proverb of the straw that broke the camel's back? Well, you could say that Hurricane Katrina was the proverbial straw that broke New Orleans' back.

Answer 8

pro·ver·bi·al (pr-vûrb-l)
adj.
1. Of the nature of a proverb.
2. Expressed in a proverb.
3. Widely referred to, as if the subject of a proverb; famous.

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Adj. 1. proverbial - of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb; "he kicked the proverbial bucket"; "the proverbial grasshopper"
2. proverbial - widely known and spoken of; "her proverbial lateness"; "the proverbial absentiminded professor"; "your proverbial dizzy blonde"

Answer 9

RE:
What does "proverbial" mean?

Answer 10

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Proverbial

1 : of, relating to, or resembling a proverb or adage (a saying often in metaphorical form that embodies a common observation)

2 : that has become a proverb or byword : commonly spoken of

Hope this helps. Good luck.

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