proverbial
What is another word for proverbial? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adj — Referred to in, or resembling, a well-known proverb or saying.
Antonyms
How to use proverbial
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the proverbial
proverbial wisdom
Etymology
From Latin prōverbiālis, built from proverb plus the adjective suffix -ial.
Full origin of proverbial →Frequently asked questions
What does “proverbial” mean?
The word “proverbial” means referred to in, or resembling, a well-known proverb or saying. In plain terms, describing something so well known it's become a stock phrase or stands for a whole idea, as in "the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back.".
How do you pronounce “proverbial”?
“Proverbial” is pronounced pruh-VURRB-ee-uhl (/pɹəˈvɜɹb.iː.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “proverbial” in a sentence?
Here is “proverbial” used in a sentence: “He was the proverbial fish out of water at the gala.”
What part of speech is “proverbial”?
“Proverbial” is an adjective.
Where does the word “proverbial” come from?
The word “proverbial” comes from Latin. From Latin prōverbiālis, built from proverb plus the adjective suffix -ial.
How many meanings does “proverbial” have?
“Proverbial” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: referred to in, or resembling, a well-known proverb or saying.
